Services and Investigations

Gastrointestinal Services and Investigations

At the Centre for G I Health, we provide diagnosis and treatment of the entire digestive system including hepatobiliary diseases and disorders of the pancreas. Our doctors are able to provide a one to one consultation to discuss health issues and advice to suit individual needs.

Endoscopy

• Upper GI Gastroscopy – This is an investigation (using an endoscope) of the upper gastrointestinal tract (i.e., oesophagus, stomach and duodenum) to determine the existence of ulcers, Barret's oesophagus and other problems.
• Colonoscopy – This is an investigation (using an endoscope) of the lower gastrointestinal tract (i.e., large intestine and rectum) to determine if there are pre-cancerous polyps, cancer, or inflammatory bowel disease.
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy- This is a limited endoscopic investigation of the lower colon and rectum.
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) – ERCP is a procedure to diagnose possible disorders of the pancreas and bile duct system using a duodenoscope.
• Peg Insertion
• Video Capsule Endoscopy – some parts of the small intestines cannot be viewed through a regular endoscope, but can be viewed through this new technique involving capsule endoscopy using a PillCam.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Our services can include the management of:

• Heartburn – diagnosing and treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (known as GORD).
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Evaluation of Coeliac Disease
• Swallowing Disorders – diagnosing and assisting patients with swallowing difficulties.
• Diagnosis and Management of Colonic Diseases – Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Diverticular Diseases, Polyps and Bowel Cancer.
• Investigation of Rectal Bleeding
• Hepatic (Liver) Disorders – diagnosing and treating liver diseases; evaluation of abnormal liver function test (LFT's) and treatment options for Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
• Pancreatic Diseases
• Gastrointestinal cancer management – diagnosing and treating oesophageal, gastric, intestinal, colorectal, liver and pancreatic cancers. If you require surgery, you will be referred to appropriate specialist surgeon.
• Breath Tests – this test indicates if potentially ulcer causing bacteria are present in the system as well as looking for lactose and fructose intolerance.
• Obscure GI Bleeding – Capsule Endoscopy using PillCam.

Weight Loss Management and Control

The new Orbera® Managed Weight Loss System is a medically managed system ready to help you achieve and enjoy your weight loss goals. With the temporary insertion of a silicone intragastric balloon into the stomach for 6 months, this procedure is used to assist is weight loss and start you on your journey to weight management.

Nutrition

Our on site Dietitian can provide a tailored program especially designed for you so that you gain a complete understanding of:

• Which foods you need and the correct combination of food to eat to improve your over all well-being
• Practical solutions to difficult dietary and nutritional problems
• Provide written information about diet, nutrition and eating

Bowel Cancer Screening

Screening tests are check-ups done to detect cancer early.  Colon or bowel cancer screening can reduce the risk of death from bowel cancer in people over 50.

Click here to find out more about bowel cancer.

If you have a gastrointestinal problem and wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment please call on 9709 2777 to make an appointment.