| Service | 🇺🇦 Ukraine | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | 🇹🇷 Turkey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anoscopy (diagnostic procedure) | from USD 9 | from USD 250 | from USD 350 |
| Anoscopy + proctologist consultation | from USD 29 | from USD 300 | from USD 420 |
Prices in the “Ukraine” column come from MediUkraine’s partner clinics. The Czech Republic and Turkey columns show the lower bounds of prices published by clinics there (for Turkey, also the Turkish Dental Association’s recommended 2026 tariff), collected in August 2026 and converted to US dollars at the rate on the day of collection. A dash means we could not find a comparable published price. In any country, the final cost is set by the clinic after an examination.
Anoscopy is a minimally invasive endoscopic examination, and the proctologist performs it during the appointment itself: no operating theatre is needed. The anoscope works not only as an optical instrument but also as a working channel: through it the doctor brings an instrument to a haemorrhoid or a polyp, so the examination and a treatment procedure often fit into a single visit.
The examination uses high-resolution equipment that gives a clear view of the tissues. It is done on an outpatient basis under local anaesthesia, so discomfort is minimal. Careful, controlled insertion of the instrument helps the doctor see even small abnormal changes and carry out treatment under direct vision.
The risk of complications is low and recovery is quick: patients return to normal activities the same day. Based on the findings, the doctor makes an accurate diagnosis and chooses the right treatment approach.
MediUkraine arranges your examination with an experienced proctologist at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod.
Travel. Ukrainian airspace is closed, so there are no commercial flights. Uzhhorod lies right on the border with Slovakia and close to Hungary, so patients usually arrive overland from one of these two countries, by car, bus or train.
Visas. Citizens of the EU, the United Kingdom and the United States do not need a visa for short stays in Ukraine. Rules depend on your citizenship, so check your own before booking.
Safety, plainly. Ukraine is at war. Air raid alerts occur across the country, including in Uzhhorod, and an appointment can be interrupted by one. Several governments advise against travel to Ukraine, and while that advice stands, ordinary travel and medical insurance is often void — confirm your cover with your insurer before you commit to anything.
Language. MediUkraine handles correspondence, scheduling, the written treatment plan and the quote in English. The clinic's team communicates with international patients in English.
Payment. You pay the clinic directly. Our coordination service is free of charge for you.
More on travel, safety and insurance: Safety and travel.
Diagnostic anoscopy is the basic examination of the anal canal and the lower rectum. The doctor uses a rigid or flexible anoscope under direct vision: they examine the mucosa, look for haemorrhoids, fissures, polyps and inflammatory changes and, if needed, take biopsy samples. The examination takes 10–15 minutes and usually does not require general anaesthesia.
Anoscopy with treatment procedures uses the same access, but treatment is carried out at the same time as diagnosis: sclerotherapy of haemorrhoids, rubber band ligation, coagulation of bleeding points and removal of small growths. This combined approach reduces the number of visits and speeds up recovery.
MediUkraine's partner clinic in Uzhhorod offers both options and follows strict hygiene standards. The doctor decides which one is right based on your clinical situation.
Recovery after the examination is usually minimal: the procedure is minimally invasive, and most patients return to their normal routine the same or the next day. Following the doctor's recommendations speeds up healing of the mucosa and lowers the risk of complications.
For the first 24–48 hours, avoid heavy physical exertion, hot baths and intensive workouts. Eat light, soft food without spicy seasoning. If a biopsy was taken or a growth was removed during the procedure, the restrictions last longer. It is important to avoid constipation and drink enough water so that stools are soft and do not injure the treated area.
Pain, if any, is relieved with ordinary painkillers as prescribed by the doctor. Marked discomfort, bleeding or discharge of pus is a reason to call the doctor the same day. The MediUkraine team coordinates the follow-up and passes on all the recommendations you need.
The anoscope is a tubular instrument 8–12 mm in diameter with its own light source; it gives the doctor a direct view of the mucosa of the anal canal and the distal rectum. It is used to assess haemorrhoids, anal fissures, polyps, inflammatory changes and other conditions of the anorectal area.
Before the examination the bowel is cleared with an enema or laxatives so that the doctor has a clear field of view. You are positioned in a gynaecological chair or in the Sims position (lying on your side). General anaesthesia is not used; local anaesthesia is given if needed. The examination takes 5–10 minutes: the doctor examines the walls of the canal one by one, records any changes and may take a biopsy sample.
Complications are rare, and patients tolerate the procedure well. Compared with an external examination, the method is more accurate in diagnosing diseases of the anal area. Through MediUkraine you can book anoscopy with a proctologist or surgeon at the partner clinic in Uzhhorod and see the terms of the appointment in advance.
Anoscopy in Ukraine costs noticeably less than abroad, and not because of any compromise on quality. In Europe and the USA a similar service costs from EUR 500 to 1,500. The difference comes from the cost of medical infrastructure, staff and administration, not from the level of the doctor's training.
MediUkraine arranges your examination at a specialised partner clinic, where it is performed by qualified proctologists in well-equipped consulting rooms. The platform coordinates your booking and shows the prices and scope of services in advance, so there are no hidden charges or unexpected costs. You can see the specialist's qualifications and the available equipment before you make a decision.
Booking through MediUkraine involves no red tape, and the clinic's team communicates with international patients in English. This matters to patients who value saving both time and money.
The safety of the examination rests on established clinical protocols and national standards. The proctology consulting rooms have anoscopes with high-resolution optics, so abnormal changes in the rectum and anal canal can be seen at an early stage. All instruments are sterilised in autoclaves in line with current sanitary regulations.
MediUkraine's partner clinic holds a licence to provide medical services and meets the requirements of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. The staff regularly update their skills, and the doctors have practical experience in diagnosis and minimally invasive procedures. The consulting rooms are equipped for emergency care and have medicines for local and general anaesthesia.
Before the appointment the doctor takes your individual circumstances into account: other medical conditions, the medicines you take and any allergy to anaesthetics. MediUkraine supports you from the first consultation to the follow-up check of your results and shows the terms of treatment at every stage.
📍 Uzhhorod, Ukraine
A multidisciplinary hospital in Uzhhorod, part of a network of medical facilities in western Ukraine: an outpatient clinic, a surgical centre covering 15 specialties and a 30-bed inpatient unit. Its 52 doctors include professors and PhDs; many operations are done as day surgery, with discharge after 1–2 days.
Anoscopy is an endoscopic examination of the anal canal and the lower rectum performed by a proctologist. The doctor inserts an anoscope, a short tube with a light, and directly sees the mucosa: inflammatory changes, fissures, haemorrhoids and polyps. The examination takes a few minutes and is usually painless.
The cost depends on the clinic, the doctor's qualifications and any additional services: a proctologist consultation, a biopsy or tests. The examination is usually done on an outpatient basis without admission to hospital, so no inpatient stay is added to the bill.
It is worth seeing a proctologist if you have pain, itching, blood after a bowel movement, a feeling of a foreign body or discomfort in the anal area. An anoscopy shows the cause of such symptoms at an early stage and helps prevent more serious disease.
The day before the visit, follow a light diet without foods that cause wind. Just before the appointment the rectum is cleared with an enema or a micro-enema. On the day of the examination, do not eat for 3–4 hours before the appointment.
Generally, yes: the examination does not require general anaesthesia or the administration of medicines, so it is usually considered acceptable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The doctor decides in each case and performs the procedure gently, taking into account how you feel.
Bleeding, pain or burning after a bowel movement, and suspected haemorrhoids, fissures, polyps or tumours. The method is also used to check the result of treatment after proctological surgery.
The answer depends on the diagnosis. Most rectal conditions found during the examination, such as haemorrhoids, polyps, fissures and proctitis, respond well to treatment. Diagnosis is often combined with treatment straight away: removal of polyps, sclerotherapy of haemorrhoids or coagulation of blood vessels. When detected in time and treated correctly, most patients achieve lasting remission and return to their normal lives without discomfort.
If a malignant tumour of the rectum is found, the outcome depends on the stage of the disease at diagnosis: early stages have a better prognosis and higher survival rates. That is why the method is important for screening. Once a diagnosis is made, a MediUkraine specialist will arrange treatment planning and follow-up with the appropriate specialist.
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