Capsule endoscopy is an examination in which, instead of having a tube inserted, you swallow a video capsule with a camera. Other endoscopic procedures are listed alongside it: biopsy, polyp removal, ERCP, bronchoscopy and control of bleeding. If you already have an endoscopy report, this section offers an online review of the results.
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services in this sectionfrom USD 18
online consultation with an endoscopist6
doctors in this sectionWhere to start
Patients rarely search for the name of a procedure — they search for what is bothering them day to day. Choose the description closest to your situation.
I need my stomach and bowel checked, but I cannot face a tubeCapsule endoscopy is done without anaesthesia and without inserting a scope: you swallow a capsule that films the digestive tract from the inside, recording for 6–8 hours. You do not need to swallow a tube for it. Whether it can replace a standard gastroscopy in your case is decided by the doctor.I have had a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy, but the cause of my symptoms was not foundMost of the small intestine lies beyond the reach of both standard examinations, so it remains unexamined. Small-bowel capsule endoscopy is the examination for this.My report says “polyp” or “biopsy recommended”These are two different steps: a biopsy is taking a tissue sample for testing, while polyp removal is a treatment procedure. Which of these you need is decided by the doctor based on the images and the examination report.
I have an endoscopy report and do not understand what it meansPrevious reports are reviewed during an online consultation with an endoscopist. You do not need to travel for this.
Services in this section
Capsule endoscopy1
Examination and tissue sampling2
Endoscopic procedures4
Remote, without travelling1
What determines the method and the price
What affects the scope of the procedure and the cost
Examination or procedure — Diagnosis and treatment are priced differently. Endoscopic gastric biopsy starts from USD 58, endoscopic removal of a stomach polyp from USD 36, and removal of a colon polyp from USD 36.
Whether anaesthesia is needed — Capsule endoscopy is performed without anaesthesia. Bronchoscopy is done under local or general anaesthesia, and ERCP under general anaesthesia or sedation supervised by an anaesthetist; this affects both the preparation and the cost.
How long the procedure takes — The range is wide: bronchoscopy takes from 20 to 60 minutes, ERCP 40–90 minutes, and capsule endoscopy records for 6–8 hours. This determines how much time to set aside for the day of the examination.
How much is done in one procedure — When there is more than one polyp, the scope changes: colonoscopy with removal of multiple polyps starts from USD 138.
Urgency — Some services in this section are emergencies: removal of a foreign body from the oesophagus (from USD 156). Such cases are not planned in advance, and price is not what you compare them on.
How long it takes and when you can return to normal activities
| Procedure | Duration | Anaesthesia | Hospital stay | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchoscopy | From 20 to 60 minutes | Local or general | Usually 1 day | Varies |
| Endoscopic polyp removal | 20–60 minutes | Local or brief sedation | Outpatient or up to 1 day | Varies |
| Endoscopic biopsy | Depends on the extent | Local or brief intravenous anaesthesia | Outpatient or up to 1 day | Varies |
| Endoscopic control of bleeding | Depends on the extent | Local or brief intravenous anaesthesia | Decided by the doctor | Varies |
| Capsule endoscopy | 6–8 hours | Not needed — the procedure is performed without anaesthesia. | Outpatient | Usually none — no rehabilitation or dietary restrictions are needed once the examination is complete. |
| Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) | 40–90 minutes | General anaesthesia or sedation supervised by an anaesthetist | Outpatient or 1 day under medical observation | 1–3 days |
| Endoscopic foreign body removal | Depends on the extent | Local, sedation or brief general anaesthesia | Outpatient or 1 day | Varies |
How much it costs in Ukraine
The table lists the prices of all eight services in this section as given in the clinic’s published prices — in US dollars and marked “from”. The final cost depends on the extent of the examination, the need for anaesthesia and whether a biopsy or other procedure is performed during the examination. The exact cost is given after an examination and a review of your previous tests.
| Service | Guide price in Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Online consultation with an endoscopist | from USD 18 |
| Diagnostic bronchoscopy (20–30 min) | from USD 58 |
| Bronchoscopy with biopsy or bronchial lavage (30–45 min) | from USD 81 |
| Follow-up bronchoscopy / repeat monitoring (15–20 min) | from USD 58 |
| Endoscopic removal of a stomach polyp | from USD 36 |
| Endoscopic removal of a colon polyp | from USD 36 |
| Colonoscopy with removal of multiple polyps | from USD 138 |
| Endoscopic gastric biopsy | from USD 58 |
| Endoscopic colon biopsy | from USD 88 |
| Transbronchial lung biopsy | from USD 81 |
| Endoscopic control of intestinal bleeding | from USD 301 (excluding consumable kits) |
| Small-bowel capsule endoscopy | from USD 16 |
| Endoscopist consultation | from USD 16 |
| Endoscopic removal of a foreign body from the oesophagus | from USD 156 |
| Endoscopic removal of a foreign body from the stomach | from USD 156 |
The clinic that provides these services
EXPERT medical network, hospital in Uzhhorod ✔
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
★★★★★4.7451 Google reviews, 08.2026
Licensed by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine52 doctors, 15 specialties6 doctors in this section
In the MediUkraine catalogue, the endoscopic procedures in this section are provided by the EXPERT medical network hospital in Uzhhorod — capsule endoscopy as well as biopsy, polyp removal, bronchoscopy and ERCP. Capsule endoscopy recording takes 6–8 hours. An online consultation with an endoscopist and a review of examinations you have already had are available remotely, including from abroad.
Questions and answers
If the capsule finds a polyp, will it be removed straight away?
No. The capsule only takes images and has no instruments for intervention, so removal is a separate procedure: endoscopic removal of a stomach polyp starts from USD 36, a colon polyp from USD 36, and colonoscopy with removal of multiple polyps from USD 138. An endoscopic biopsy is also performed separately, from USD 58.
Is anaesthesia needed, and does it hurt?
Capsule endoscopy is performed without anaesthesia — you swallow the capsule like a tablet. Other procedures in this section are done under local anaesthesia, sedation or general anaesthesia: bronchoscopy under local or general anaesthesia, ERCP under general anaesthesia or sedation supervised by an anaesthetist.
How is capsule endoscopy different from a standard gastroscopy?
During a gastroscopy, the doctor controls the scope and can take a biopsy or perform a procedure straight away. The capsule only takes images — it passes through the digestive tract on its own and reaches parts of the small intestine that a standard scope cannot examine. That is why one examination is sometimes ordered after the other rather than instead of it.
I am abroad. Can I show my results to a doctor without travelling?
Yes. An online consultation with an endoscopist starts from USD 18. You send your images and reports in advance.
How long does it take to get capsule endoscopy results?
The recording itself takes 6–8 hours, after which the doctor reviews it and prepares a report. The timing depends on the amount of material, so it is given on site — we do not promise a fixed date.
Not sure which examination you need?
Request an online consultation with an endoscopist: it covers your previous reports and which examinations make sense in your case. The consultation is also available from abroad, from USD 18.
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