Current best practices in endoscopic treatment procedures

Detailed procedure for endoscopic therapy

Endoscopic functions can very so endoscopic procedures also vary. At HFH, the endoscopic treatment process includes the following 6 steps.

Step 1: Patient information

The hospital nurse will check the patient’s information including: personal information, height and weight. After filling in basic information on the form and completing the profile, the patient will be transferred to be evaluated. The patient will then proceed to a medical examination to review their medical history, current medication and any allergies to medicine the patient may have.

Step 2: Prepare anesthetic

On the day of the procedure, nurses will monitor and measure indicators including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen levels. While the anesthesiologist prepares the patient’s anesthetic. This will be Anesthesia is prepared in accordance with the patient’s height, weight, and age. Once ready, the patient will be taken into the room to have an oxygen tube, electrodes, and electrocardiogram installed.

Step 3: Procedure Proceed with anesthesia and endoscopy

When the patient begins to go into anesthesia, the doctor will perform the endoscopy. Depending on the pathology and endoscopic function, the endoscopic time varies. For example, an ear endoscope only takes 5 – 15 minutes. But endoscopic surgeries such as endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy take more time.

Step 4: Recovery

After performing the endoscopic treatment, depending on the complexity of the endoscopic treatment, the patient will need time to recover. HFH’s recovery area is equipped with modern machinery and equipment to serve recovering patients.

Depending on the nature of the laparoscopic surgery, recovery time also varies. With more complex musculoskeletal surgeries, the recovery time after surgery will also be longer. For example, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery recovery time ranges from several weeks to several months for complete recovery. At that time, the patient is treated and cared for in the hospital room.

Step 5: Results

Once the patient is fully awake, the endoscopist will interpret the results on the screen, if it is a diagnostic endoscopy. If the patient undergoes endoscopic treatment, the patient will be taken to the hospital room and the doctor will explain and inform you about your post-operative condition. In addition, post-operative notes and guidelines will be explained and confirmed.

Step 6: Final Step

After completing your endoscopy at HFH you will be served a meal designed by our nutritionists to suit your condition and replenish lost energy through the procedure.

Notes for endoscopic therapy you should know

During the endoscopic treatment process, there are some important notes that patients need to follow as follows:

Pre – endoscopic therapy

For the endoscopy procedure to take place completely, the patient needs to follow the doctor’s instructions correctly and completely, including:

• Declare information: Declare true medical information to avoid risks of drug allergies
• Fasting: For patients undergoing endoscopy to treat stomach diseases, they should fast for at least 6 hours and should abstain from drinking water for at least 2 hours. Patients absolutely do not use coffee, wine, beer, alcoholic beverages, etc. before performing endoscopy.
• Colon cleansing: For anorectal and colonic diseases, patients need to clean their intestines the night before the colonoscopy.

Post – endoscopic therapy

After performing endoscopic treatment, patients need to monitor their health status to avoid complications.

• Observation: You will be monitored in a recovery area until the sedative effects wear off.
• Discharge Instructions: You will receive specific instructions regarding diet, activity level, and medications.
• Follow-Up: A follow-up appointment may be scheduled to discuss biopsy results or further treatment plans.
• Urgently notify your doctor if you encounter risks and complications: such as bleeding, infection or adverse reaction to sedation.
• Eat as prescribed by the doctor: After performing endoscopy to treat gastrointestinal diseases, patients need to pay attention to eating appropriate foods and limit certain foods.

This comprehensive guide aims to provide a detailed overview of endoscopic therapy, ensuring that you have the knowledge and confidence needed to undergo the procedure.