Endoscopy Hampton
State-of-the-art gastrointestinal endoscopy services across Hampton.
Understanding Endoscopy
Digestive discomfort can interfere with your comfort, energy, and day-to-day life. If you’re experiencing persistent abdominal pain, irregular bowel movements, or signs such as bleeding, it’s understandable to want clarity and reassurance quickly.
The digestive system influences many aspects of your health. If you’re noticing signs such as pain, bleeding, or irregular bowel movements, an endoscopy with Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam may assist in identifying the cause and guiding the next steps.
What is an Endoscopy Procedure?
An endoscopy uses a thin, flexible camera to examine the oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, or colon. It allows your surgeon to diagnose conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer, liver disease, ulcers, and other problems of the digestive system.
Colonoscopies and gastroscopies are types of endoscopy. A gastroscopy focuses on the upper digestive tract, while a colonoscopy examines the rectum and colon, also known as the large bowel. For many patients in Hampton and regional Victoria, an endoscopy aims to offer answers and information about potential treatment options in one procedure.
Your Endoscopy Procedure With Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam
Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Combining advanced surgical techniques with a compassionate approach, he and his team recognise that preparing for an endoscopy can feel daunting and work to ensure you feel reassured and well cared for.
All procedures performed by Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam follow the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards. His colonoscopy and gastroscopy services adhere to the Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard to deliver consistent, evidence-based care.
- Complete gastroenterology care
- Procedures aimed towards diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions
- Advanced and well-equipped clinical environments
- Empathetic and personalised care
Sometimes, waiting lists can postpone a diagnosis that needs to be made sooner. To support patients requiring timely assessment, Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam provides open-access endoscopy, allowing procedures to be booked immediately after a Telehealth or in-person consultation. His team carefully prioritises each case based on clinical need.
If you’re a referring doctor and think your patient would be suited to this option, please mention it in your referral email.
Our Endoscopy Services
Gastroscopy
A gastroscopy involves examining the upper digestive tract, including the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It’s often recommended to explore causes of nausea, reflux, upper abdominal pain, or low iron levels, and it may help identify inflammation or ulceration.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy allows surgeons to carefully examine the colon and rectum for signs of disease or irregularity. It’s an essential method for bowel cancer detection, identifying polyps, and exploring symptoms like ongoing diarrhoea, rectal bleeding, or unexplained bowel changes. Over a million colonoscopies are performed annually in Australia.
Ready to find clarity and discuss possible treatment pathways?
Your Endoscopy Hampton Questions Answered
When should I have an endoscopy?
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program provides free home test kits for Australians aged 45 to 74, but anyone with worrying digestive symptoms should consult their doctor, who may recommend an endoscopy. Warning signs include pain in the abdomen, reflux, rectal bleeding, swallowing difficulties, changes in bowel habits, or unexplained weight loss.
How do I prepare for a gastroscopy?
Instructions may differ depending on your admission time, medications, and dietary restrictions, so ensure you follow your specific instructions. Generally, preparation includes avoiding solid food for at least six hours and liquids for at least two hours before your appointment. Your procedure involves sedation, so please arrive with a responsible adult and make arrangements to get home safely, as you will not be able to drive.
How do I prepare for a colonoscopy?
Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam will supply written guidance for your colonoscopy preparation. Thorough preparation is vital for clear visibility of the bowel and surrounding tissues. Depending on your case, you may need standard, extended, or Colonolytely bowel prep. Follow these directions precisely, come with a support person, and ensure you have transport home, as sedation prevents driving.
Are there any other procedure options?
In some cases, your doctor may recommend trying other options before endoscopy, such as:
- Partial colon examination (sigmoidoscopy)
- Faecal blood screening test
- Colorectal DNA stool analysis
- Non-invasive virtual colon examination
- Lower gastrointestinal (GI) barium study
Endoscopy provides the most direct and detailed view of the oesophagus, bowel, and surrounding tissues. It enables surgeons to perform biopsies, remove polyps, and detect signs of issues like inflammatory bowel disease, ulcers, or colorectal cancer.
What are the risks and benefits of endoscopy?
While endoscopy carries minimal risk, possible complications include bleeding, bowel or organ perforation, or cardiorespiratory problems, with death being extremely rare. Still, the risk of not undergoing a needed endoscopy is often higher, as it may delay the identification and management of serious conditions.
What areas do you service?
Holmesglen Private Hospital is easily accessible to patients in:
Why Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam?
Endoscopy Specialist
A primary benefit of undergoing an endoscopy is that it enables early detection and removal of polyps or abnormal tissue, which could otherwise progress to cancer if not treated promptly.
Rapid Access
He aims to see patients within one week of referral, with open-access endoscopy available to reduce waiting times.
Quality and Accreditation
Endoscopy procedures are performed in fully accredited facilities that comply with NSQHS and recognised quality healthcare standards.
Our Location near Hampton
Make an Appointment at Our Endoscopy Centre Closest to You
From changes in digestion to concerns about colorectal cancer, symptoms affecting your bowel or stomach deserve attention. Dr Roshan Ariyaratnam offers comprehensive endoscopy services in Hampton and regional Victoria, ensuring you don’t face long waiting times for assessment and clarity.
Schedule an appointment today to review your symptoms, talk through your referral, and find out if open-access endoscopy is appropriate for you.