At GastroNorth, we offer Direct Access Endoscopy for patients if they meet the criteria.
Prior to admission, all patients will be seen by the gastroenterologist performing the procedure, as well as the anaesthetist. They will discuss informed consent for the procedure, potential therapy and recovery.
We are committed to patient safety, and will assess all patients over the age of 80 years at a consultation time prior to the procedure.
Contraindications to Direct Access Endoscopy (require consultation prior)
- Patients with a BMI over 40 for a gastroscopy
- Patients with a BMI over 45 for a colonoscopy
- Patients with significant immobility
- Those with severe cardiac or respiratory disease