An endoscopy within a complete medical procedure
At Gastea, An endoscopy is not an isolated test: It is part of a complete medical process, in which a specialist first studies your case, performs the procedure, and explains the results to you.
Our specialization in Digestive System and advanced endoscopy allows us to assess each situation with precision, only indicating the necessary tests and resorting to advanced techniques when they are truly indicated.
We accompany you from the preparation phase to the subsequent follow-up., With a coordinated team of specialists in Digestive System, Anesthesiology and Nursing.
In addition, when samples are taken, We coordinate their anatomical and pathological study and review the final results with you., usually in less than 20 days, to explain the diagnosis and the next steps.
The specialist who knows your case is with you before, during, and after the endoscopy.
Sedation with anesthesiologist · Hospitalized operating room · Specific insurance for complications
What distinguishes our way of performing endoscopies
- Specialists in advanced endoscopy. Team led by Dr. Alberto Herreros de Tejada, with experience in complex injuries and second opinions. We only indicate the necessary tests and apply advanced techniques when they are truly indicated.
- The same specialist from start to finish. The person who studies your case usually performs the endoscopy and reviews the results with you.
- Sedation with an anesthesiologist. An anesthesiologist is responsible for your sedation and monitors you throughout the entire test.
- In a hospital operating room. We performed the endoscopy in the main operating room of the University Hospital of San Francisco de Asís, with the entire team present.
- Specific insurance for complications. An additional layer of protection so you can live the test with peace of mind.
- Diagnosis and treatment in a single procedure. Some injuries can be diagnosed and treated during the same endoscopy, in a minimally invasive way.
- You take your results with you. Upon waking up, you receive a report with images and videos. If biopsies are taken, we work to have the final results in less than 20 days.
This is your endoscopy process at GASTEA
We review your history, symptoms, and previous tests to determine which procedure you really need and whether an extension of the study is necessary.
Our nurse coordinator explains to you how to prepare, answers your questions, and adapts the instructions to the procedure you are going to perform.
Your specialist performs the endoscopy in the operating room of the University Hospital of San Francisco de Asís. An anesthesiologist is responsible for your sedation, along with the nursing staff and the assistant.
Upon waking up, your specialist explains what he or she has seen and hands over the report with images and videos. We call you within 24-48 hours and, if samples were taken, we review the final results with you.
What advanced endoscopy techniques do we perform?
At GASTEA we use advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques adapted to the characteristics of each case.
Advanced diagnostics
- Chromoendoscopy and magnification
- Endoscopic ultrasound
- Endoscopy with high definition
Resection of injuries
Endoscopic treatment
Not all endoscopies are the same
Magnification techniques, chromendooscopy and other technologies allow for the detailed characterization of certain lesions.
When an injury cannot be fully defined with conventional imaging, advanced techniques can be used to better understand its origin and characteristics.
Some injuries can be treated using advanced endoscopic techniques, avoiding in certain cases more invasive surgical procedures.
What happens next?
At GASTEA we provide follow-up care after the procedure. After the examination, The specialist informs you of the findings and you receive the report along with the images and videos. If samples have been taken, we coordinate their anatomical and pathological study and then review the results and the next steps with you.
- Report + images and videos. You receive the information about your procedure.
- Nursing follow-up .Our nurse coordinator will contact you after the test.
- Results query. If biopsies were taken, we work to have the results in less than 20 days and review them with you to define the next steps.
What they say about GASTEA
When can advanced endoscopy be especially useful?
It's a good option if:
- You have an injury that needs to be studied more precisely. When a gastroscopy, colonoscopy or other test detects an abnormality that requires more detailed characterization.
- You need a second evaluation of a digestive finding. When you have already had a test performed and want to confirm the diagnosis or learn about treatment options.
- An advanced endoscopic technique may be indicated. In cases such as complex injuries, subepithelial lesions, selected polyps, Barrett's esophagus, or motor disorders that require specialized procedures.
- You are looking for a procedure integrated into a complete medical process. From the initial assessment and preparation to the procedure, the results, and the follow-up consultation.
You may need a different approach if:
- You only need an initial digestive assessment. If there is still no indication for an endoscopy, it may be appropriate to start with a medical consultation to assess your case.
- The test you need is not an endoscopy. Not all digestive symptoms or pathologies require endoscopic examination. The indication depends on the symptoms, history, and previous tests.
- You are only seeking a test without prior medical evaluation. At GASTEA, we study each case before indicating the procedure to determine which test is actually necessary.
Frequently asked questions before choosing GASTEA
Usually, the same specialist from GASTEA who previously studied your case. In this way, there is continuity between the assessment, the procedure, and the review of the results.
The test is performed under deep sedation administered and monitored by a specialist in Anesthesiology throughout the entire procedure.
The entire medical team is involved in the procedure: anesthesiologist, endoscopist, nurses and assistants, in the main operating room of the University Hospital of San Francisco de Asís. To that structure we add a specific risk of complications which provides an additional layer of protection, so you can experience the test with peace of mind.
Our Nurse coordinator They will give you clear and personalized instructions based on the test you are going to perform. They will answer all your questions and, if you are taking any medication, they will coordinate with your doctor what you should do before the test.
Depending on its characteristics, it may be necessary to take samples, perform endoscopic treatment, or establish specific follow-up.
After the test, the specialist informs you of the findings and you receive the report with images and videos. When biopsies are taken, GASTEA coordinates the anatomical pathology study and the subsequent consultation regarding the results.
Advanced endoscopy incorporates techniques and technologies that allow certain lesions to be characterized with greater precision and, in selected cases, to perform treatments during the procedure itself.
GASTEA is a specialized private practice and we work exclusively with Refund insurance, Therefore, we recommend that you review your policy conditions in advance. This model allows us to dedicate the time and attention that a rigorous digestive diagnosis requires to each patient.
Meet our specialists
Our service is staffed by the best professionals, offering medical excellence and personalised care.
Who leads the advanced endoscopy team
The team of GASTEA is led by Dr Alberto Herreros de Tejada, specialist in the Digestive System with a special interest in theAdvanced digestive endoscopy, the diagnosis of complex digestive lesions and their treatment using endoscopic techniques.
Its activity focuses especially on advanced procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of complex digestive lesions, premalignant lesions and early digestive neoplasms, as well as pathologies that require specialized endoscopic techniques.
At GASTEA, Dr. Herreros and the team They value each case individually to determine which technique can provide greater diagnostic or therapeutic accuracy, always seeking the most appropriate alternative for each patient.
- Medical Director of GASTEA
- Diagnosis and treatment of complex digestive injuries.
- Pre-evaluation, procedure and review of results.
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