You will need to take laxatives to stimulate bowel movement and ensure a clean colon before your colonoscopy. Our colorectal specialist will provide detailed instructions so that you can have a successful bowel prep & transition into your procedure smoothly.
Our colorectal specialist will determine the level of sedation to administer to ensure minimal discomfort during your procedure.
Your colonoscopy procedure should take no longer than 30 minutes. During your procedure, there will be no incisions required.
After your colonoscopy, our colorectal specialist will inform you of any abnormal colon growths discovered. You will be discharged on the same day of the procedure itself.
Your colorectal specialist will give you instructions to follow after the procedure. Most patients typically resume normal daily activities the following day after their colonoscopy.
Our friendly clinic staff will schedule a follow-up session with you. Our colorectal specialist may provide an update regarding your results.
24 hours before test: Clear out bowel with laxatives, enema, all-liquid diet
Lie on your left side while IV is being administered to help you relax
Colonoscope is
inserted into rectum
Colonoscope transmits images as it passes through length of colon
Colorectal cancer often develops silently, without any symptoms at all. Get screened by our MOH-accredited colorectal cancer specialist today.
make an enquirySeptember 17, 2022
September 26, 2021
A colonoscopy helps detect colorectal cancer at an early stage when treatment is most effective.
Change in bowel habits
Abdominal discomfort, feeling bloated & pain
Constipation/ diarrhoea
Fatigue & unintentional weight loss
Blood in Stools
Other Problems in the Gut
Colorectal cancer often develops silently, without any symptoms at all. Get screened by our colorectal cancer specialist today.
make an enquiryDr. Sim Hsien Lin is a senior consultant colorectal surgeon in Singapore with over 10 years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of various colorectal conditions. She strives to provide her patients with safe colonoscopy procedures using modern technology for the most accurate results.
Prior to joining private practice, Dr. Sim was a senior consultant at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), a visiting consultant at Admiralty Medical Centre and an Associate Program Director with the National Healthcare Group (NHG) Residency Programme.
Above all, Dr. Sim is a caring, dedicated and passionate surgeon who aspires to provide the highest level of care and service to her patients. She is able to converse fluently in English and Chinese (Mandarin, Hokkien and Teochew).
You can use your Integrated Shield Plans to pay for your surgery and hospitalisation, speak to us to learn more, and you’ll be surprised at how affordable private healthcare can be.
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Yes, you can. Our clinic is accredited by the Ministry of Health (MOH). Singaporeans and Permanent Residents (PRs) may use their Medisave for eligible colorectal surgery and endoscopic procedures at our clinic. Please feel free to speak to our friendly clinic staff about using your Medisave account.
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