Prepare with confidence.
A calm, well-prepared patient experience starts before the procedure day. Here's everything you need.
Your Endoscopy Journey
What to Expect
Before your procedure
Arrive 30–45 minutes before your appointment time. You'll complete a brief pre-procedure assessment and meet your team.
Fasting instructions
Gastroscopy: typically nothing to eat for 6 hours and clear fluids only up to 2 hours before. Specific timing is confirmed at booking.
Bowel preparation overview
Colonoscopy requires a laxative bowel prep starting the day before. We provide step-by-step instructions and timings.
Medication guidance
Discuss blood thinners, diabetes medication, and chronic medication with us in advance — some may need to be paused or adjusted.
What to bring
ID document, medical aid card, referral letter, medication list, and authorisation reference if available.
Transport after sedation
Sedation impairs reflexes for the rest of the day. Arrange a responsible adult to collect you and stay overnight if possible.
Safety Comes First
Pre-Procedure Assessment
Patients are screened before the procedure to assess suitability for outpatient endoscopy and sedation.
Sedation Monitoring
Patients are monitored during the procedure according to clinical requirements.
Recovery Monitoring
After the procedure, patients recover in a supervised setting until they are awake, comfortable, and safe for discharge.
Clear Discharge Criteria
Patients are discharged only when clinically appropriate and with clear post-procedure instructions.
Escalation Pathway
If hospital-level care is required, patients can be referred or escalated appropriately.
Specialist Oversight
Procedures and decision-making are specialist-led.