Harmony at Athena
Surgical Centre
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For patients requiring sedation, our procedures are performed at Athena Surgical Centre under deep sedation with anesthesiologist-administered Propofol, ensuring comfort and quick recovery. We offer Gastroscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with a seamless experience, including biopsy testing, comprehensive reports, GP communication, and optional procedure videos. Our goal is to deliver expert care in a safe, professional, and comfortable setting, ensuring the best possible experience for our patients.
Endoscopy at Harmony
Whether you choose to self-refer for a procedure, or a procedure is decided upon following your clinic appointment, you are assured of a bespoke experience at Harmony. We aim to offer a one stop solution for when you need a procedure and where this is not possible, it is our endeavour to provide you with the earliest appointment.
We currently offer Gastroscopy and Flexible Sigmoidoscopy. We do not offer colonoscopy at this time.
Choose your procedure from the list below to get detailed information. We strongly recommend that you read through the procedure details prior to your visit.
Gastroscopy or Upper Endoscopy under deep sedation
An upper endoscopy, or a ‘Gastroscopy’ is a simple procedure that allows a doctor to look inside your digestive system using a thin, flexible tube with a tiny camera at the end. It helps diagnose and sometimes treat conditions affecting your oesophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines. The procedure is usually quick, and people can go home the same day.
Deep sedation with Anaesthesiologist administered Propofol for fast recovery
Includes communication regarding any biopsy results
Includes communication to GP
Includes report and pictures
Procedure video (at an additional charge)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a simple test that allows a doctor to examine the lower part of your large bowel (rectum and sigmoid colon) using a thin, flexible tube with a small camera at the end. It helps check for any problems like inflammation, polyps, or other abnormalities. The procedure is usually quick, and most people can go home the same day.
Deep sedation with Anaesthesiologist administered Propofol for fast recovery
Includes communication regarding any biopsy results
Includes communication to GP
Includes report and pictures
Procedure video (at an additional charge)
Patients Who Cannot Have A Procedure At Harmony
In private clinics, certain patients are typically not eligible for procedures like gastroscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy.
These include individuals who:
- Are under 17 years old
- Weigh more than 110 kg
- Have severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), with or without the need for long-term oxygen therapy
- Suffer from significant heart failure
- Experienced a heart attack within the last 3 months
- Recently had surgery on the abdomen or chest
- Are experiencing significant bleeding from the back passage
- Have a known oesophageal stricture (a narrowing of the food pipe)
- Are currently unwell or have a fever
- Had a blood clot in the lungs or legs in the last 3 months
- Suffered a stroke in the last 3 months
- Have epilepsy and experienced seizures in the last 6 months
- Had a brain haemorrhage or stroke in the last 3 months
- Are undergoing treatment for known oesophageal or gastric cancer
- Have significant memory issues or dementia and/or are unable to make decisions about their treatment
- Experience severe panic attacks
These criteria are in place to ensure patient safety during such procedures.
If you would like some advice on the kind of investigations you may need before you book your appointment, please do not hesitate to contact us.
