Thomas Ho SURGERY
Gastroscopy with Dr. Thomas Ho
Detect serious health conditions in the upper gastrointestinal tract
Why do I need a gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy allows your Doctor to check for the cause of your digestive symptoms.
These symptoms includes heartburns, abdominal pain, trouble swallowing, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss and tarry stools.
A gastroscopy also helps in the detection of polyps and serious conditions like cancers, inflammation and Helicobacter Pylori infection,
- MBBS(Sydney), MMed(Surg), AFRCS(Ireland), FRCS(Edinburgh), FAMS(General Surgery), FSSO (USA)
- 20+ Years Surgical Experience
- Accredited Surgical Oncologist (MOH-Scholar)
- Formerly Head of Surgical Department @ Woodlands Health Campus
- Founded the Head & Neck Surgical and Surgical Oncology Service @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital
What is a gastroscopy?
A Gastroscopy is done by having a Gastroscope (a flexible lighted instrument) inserted through the mouth and carefully maneuvered by your Surgeon.
This allows the Surgeon to have an internal view of the upper digestive system and evaluate for abnormalities such as polyps and cancerous growths.
When these are detected, the surgeon can remove the polyp or sample the tissue for any signs of cancer.
Why do I need a gastroscopy?
A gastroscopy allows your Doctor to check for the cause of your digestive symptoms.
These symptoms includes heartburns, abdominal pain, trouble swallowing, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss and tarry stools.
A gastroscopy also helps in the detection of polyps and serious conditions like cancers, inflammation and Helicobacter Pylori infection,
- MBBS(Sydney), MMed(Surg), AFRCS(Ireland), FRCS(Edinburgh), FAMS(General Surgery), FSSO(USA)
- 20+ Years Surgical Experience
- 2000+ Completed Surgeries
- Accredited Surgical Oncologist (MOH-Scholar)
- Formerly Head of Surgical Department @ Woodlands Health Campus
- Founded the Head & Neck Surgical and Surgical Oncology Service @ Tan Tock Seng Hospital
What is a gastroscopy?
A Gastroscopy is done by having a Gastroscope (a flexible lighted instrument) inserted through the mouth and carefully maneuvered by your Surgeon.
This allows the Surgeon to have an internal view of the upper digestive system and evaluate for abnormalities such as polyps and cancerous growths.
When these are detected, the surgeon can remove the polyp or sample the tissue for any signs of cancer.
Stomach Cancer is more prevalent amongst Asians. Get a Gastroscopy done for your symptoms today!
Stomach Cancer is more prevalent among Asians. Get a Gastroscopy done for your symptoms today!
How do I prepare for a gastroscopy in Singapore?
Minimal preparation other than an empty stomach is required. You should be fasted for at least 6 hours prior to the procedure.
You can consume your usual medications with small sips of water but certain medications such as blood-thinning medication may need to be stopped. It is important to inform your Doctor beforehand.
How do I prepare for a gastroscopy in Singapore?
Minimal preparation other than an empty stomach is required. You should be fasted for at least 6 hours prior to the procedure. You can consume your usual medications with small sips of water but certain medications such as blood-thinning medication may need to be stopped. It is important to inform your Doctor beforehand.
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Just before the procedure, an IV cannula will be inserted for administration of sedation. You will be given a small amount of liquid to drink which removes the bubbles within the stomach.
You will be placed on your side during the procedure and a mouth guard placed in your mouth to prevent biting down on the scope.
Sedatives will be given to help you relax and remain comfortable. You may or may not fall completely asleep during the colonoscopy, but most patients will not be able to remember the procedure.
Some monitoring devices will be attached to your body during the examination. The whole procedure should take 10 to 15 minutes during which you may experience abdominal bloating from the air that is introduced to assist in the endoscopy evaluation.
Most patients may experience some gagging as the scope is inserted into the back of the throat but this is a normal and transient reflex.
When the procedure is completed, you will be transferred back to the recovery ward where monitoring continues while you recover from the sedation. When you are fully awake and comfortable, you will be given a drink and some food. It is strongly recommended that you have someone to accompany you home after the procedure.
Gastroscopy is a very common day surgery procedure and major complications are rare.
- Severe reaction to medications administered
- Bleeding from the site of biopsy or polypectomy
- Perforations (tears) through the lining of the intestinal wall
Should these occur, it is important to contact your surgeon urgently so that follow-up measures may be undertaken expediently.
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