Gastroscopy in Lucena

This type of examination is performed in those cases that present a series of symptoms that may indicate the development of a pathology or affection of the higher digestive tract, the most common being:

• Upper abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting blood
• Difficulty swallowing
• Gastroesophageal reflux
• Heartburn

It is also the most effective method for assessing the cause of bleeding originating in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

Through the endoscope there’s a possibility of introducing clamps that allow taking samples of tissue to then perform a pathological anatomy, and therefore rule out the diagnosis for cancer.

Through this technique, tumours can be early detected; through the removal of small samples of mucosa tissue that afterwards are analysed under a microscope, a distinction can be made between benign and malignant lesions.

A Gastroscopy test through Operarme requires a series of steps needed to perform the procedure under the maximum safety.

If you are interested in this test, you first need to follow these steps:

• Request a consultation with our Digestive System specialist by filling in our contact form, calling at +34 91 141 33 56 or by clicking on the Purchase Service buttons below.
• Our patient service team will call you to confirm that the date and time of the consultation is suitable for your needs.
• After that, you will have to come to the consultation on the agreed date.

During the consultation, the specialist will ask a few questions about the symptoms you have and also about your medical history. After the visit, we will give you the instructions to follow and prepare for the gastroscopy.

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Prior to the day of the gastroscopy, it’s very important to follow the indications previous to the procedure, being essential to cleanse (empty) the stomach. The specialist may ask you to do the following:

• The stomach must be completely empty. You should avoid eating solid foods and liquids from the night before.
• If you are taking medication. You should take the medication as soon as possible and help yourself with very small sips of water.
• Do not take antacids or smoke before the gastroscopy.
• Before undergoing the test, inform the specialist if you are taking anticoagulants; if you have any heart or respiratory problems; if you have any infectious disease; etc.

On the day of the test at the Hospital Centro de Andalucia | Amaveca, the specialist will explain how he/she is going to proceed for the performance of the gastroscopy, and the nurses will prepare you in the surgical room.

The procedure will consist of the following steps:

• First, after positioning you on the stretcher, usually on your left side, you will be given sedation and painkillers. The staff will also give you a mouthpiece to protect your teeth.
• As soon as the anaesthesia takes effect, the doctor will introduce the endoscope through the mouth.
• The specialist will then slowly move it through the throat until it reaches the beginning of the high digestive tube and the duodenum. During the process, air is blown through to inflate the duct, allowing a better view of the lining. 
• During the exploration, if the specialist detects any abnormalities and considers necessary an analysis, he/she will take a sample of tissue.
• Once the examination is over, he will remove the endoscope slowly trying to avoid any nuisances for the patient. 

The duration of this procedure lasts approximately between 5 and 15 minutes.

Once the test has finished, you should remain at the Hospital Centro de Andalucia | Amaveca until the effects of the anaesthesia and sedation have disappeared. You won’t need to stay overnight at the hospital, this test is an outpatient procedure.

The cost of the Gastroscopy through Operarme is 590 €, a fixed price which includes everything related to human and technical resources necessary to perform the test. 

The services included are:

• Booking and use of the operating theatre.
• Coagulation analysis according to medical indications.
• Medical fees and assistants until medical discharge.
• Anaesthesia and sedatives.
• Surgical material necessary for the procedure.

In the event that tissue samples are taken during the examination of the digestive tube,the pathological anatomy is NOT included in the fixed price (shown above). Contact our patient service department for more information and solve any questions you may have about the test.

If you are interested in meeting our Digestive System Specialists to perform a Gastroscopy in Lucena, you can ask for more information about the purchase of the test by calling at +34 91 141 33 56, or by filling in the contact form.