Colonoscopy in Busan: A Guide for International Patients
Why Colonoscopy Is Included in Korean Screening
Colorectal cancer grows from polyps over years; removing them during screening interrupts that path entirely. It's the one test that is treatment and detection at once.
Bowel Preparation Instructions
The day before: low-residue diet, then the prep solution in split doses per your written English instructions. Prep quality determines exam quality — follow the schedule exactly.
Polyp Removal and What It Means
If polyps are removed, plan your schedule around one hard rule: no flying for 7–14 days after polypectomy due to delayed bleeding risk under cabin pressure — see the flying guide before booking your return leg.
Colorectal Screening Under a Colorectal Surgeon's Roof
The center's director built his career in colorectal cancer surgery — the colonoscopy pathway here reflects that lineage, from prep instructions through polypectomy technique to the referral line into Severance and Busan Paik if pathology demands treatment. Book your return flight flexibly: polyp removal means 7–14 days before flying.
Common Questions
Which scope platform is used?
Olympus CF-HQ290 — current top-line colonoscopy hardware.
Can it be combined with gastroscopy?
Yes — same-session under one sedation is routine here.
What if a polyp is removed?
It goes to pathology, appears in your English report — and you should not fly for 7–14 days; see the flying guide.
How important is the bowel prep?
Decisive — incomplete prep is the top cause of repeat procedures; follow the split-dose schedule exactly.