Women and Men from Vancouver and all across B.C. choose False Healthcare Centre because of board-certified surgeons Dr. Charles Scudamore, Dr. Gregory Polyakov and Dr. Donald Cooke. Our team of General surgeons has years of experience and excellence in performing colonoscopy surgeries.
A colonoscopy is a diagnostic procedure designed to allow your doctor to see inside the colon and rectum. The procedure can be used to detect inflamed tissue, ulcers, and abnormal or cancerous growths. A colonoscopy can detect early signs of colorectal cancer and can help doctors diagnose unexplained changes in bowel habits, abdominal pain, bleeding, and weight loss related to the colon.
What to Expect
During a colonoscopy, patients lie on their left side on an examination table. In most cases, a light sedative will be used to ensure your comfort, though a deeper sedation may be required. Your doctor will then carefully feed the colonoscope through the rectum and into the colon.
A tiny video camera mounted on the colonoscope transmits images to a monitor, allowing your surgeon to closely examine the lining of the colon. Air may be pumped into the colon through the endoscope in order to inflate the colon and produce a clearer image.
Your surgeon may perform biopsies, stop bleeding, and remove abnormal growths, depending on what they find during the colonoscopy. For these procedures, special tools that slide through the endoscope are used. Once the procedure is finished your surgeon will gently remove the colonoscope.
How to Prepare
The process of preparation for a colonoscopy is called a bowel prep and is designed to ensure that all solids cleared from the gastrointestinal tract. A combination of over the counter laxatives and a clear liquid diet, starting 2-3 days before the procedure, is often recommended.
Next Steps
If you are ready to discuss your surgery needs with our board certified surgeons, request a consultation today. During your consultation your patient care coordinator will discuss:
- Your medical history
- Pre and post-operative care
- Potential risks and complications
46 Comments
How much does it cost and how long is the wait time? Do I need a physician’s referral for this?
What is the cost of colonoscopy?
Is there any consultation fee to see the GI?
Hello. Roughly how much does it cost for a vaginal or lap hysterectomy please and how long does it take to schedule this? I may also be interested in the vaginal rejuvenation at the same time if possible. Do I need a referral from a specialist or is a GP referral acceptable? Many thanks.
My local GP (Okanagan area) has me waitlisted for an urgent Colonoscopy but I am told this would be min 6 mo’s wait time. Every day I experience unrelenting pain and abdominal discomfort . Please advise the wait time for the consultation and procedure as well as the associated fees. Do I ask my doctor for a referral? I look forward to your timely reply.
What is the cost of a colonoscopy? Is there a waiting list? Have a scheduled appointment with a specialist on Nov.2 in Maple Ridge.
Thank you,
Roy R.
My 39 year old daughter has had a colonoscopy and had a polyp removed. However, there is still a large villous adenoma that requires general surgery. If she were to attend your clinic what are the costs to remove and test the tissue, what is the wait time, how experienced are your surgeons in conducting this procedure and what is the recovery time?
Thank you for your attention.
Like many of the questions here I have same line of questioning.
What is the cost of a colonoscopy
How long is the waiting list, what is the procedure for arranging to have one done at your facility?
Thank you.
Hello James,
There is no wait time for Colonoscopy at our facility, you can be booked right away. Rosina will be contacting you with information about pricing and the process for setting up an appointment.
I look forward to the contact. As I would like to get diagnosis as soon as possible. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration
Dear Sir/Madame:
My mom has recently been told she has a cancerous tumor on her liver. She is waiting for a colonscopy to see if there is cancer in her bowels, which is suspected. We have to wait until July 29 for the procedure and Aug 16 for the results. What is the soonest you can do it and how much will it cost.
Look forward to your response
cost of colonoscopy? and do u need referel
What is the cost of a colonoscopy, how long is the waiting list, what is the procedure for arranging to have one done at your facility?
Thank you.
My question is same as previous post about cost and waiting period.