A fantastic place for endoscopies! No waiting time, a pleasant atmosphere and a competent team.
Expertise and Experience in Endoscopy in Vienna
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The Surgery & Endoscopy Centre 1160, under the direction of Dr Bernd Weiner, is your competent partner for endoscopy in Vienna. As a well-established practice in Vienna, we offer you the most modern examination methods for precise diagnostics and individual treatment. Our goal is to make your examination as comfortable as possible through gentle, minimally invasive procedures – on an outpatient basis at the practice or as an inpatient in hospital.
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What is Endoscopy?
Endoscopy in Vienna is a minimally invasive examination method in which a flexible tube with a camera is inserted into the body. This allows internal organs such as the oesophagus, stomach and bowel to be examined and, if necessary, treated. This technique enables a precise diagnosis and helps detect pathological changes at an early stage.
When should you have an endoscopy?
As an expert in endoscopy in Vienna 1160, I recommend the procedure when symptoms such as:
- persistent gastrointestinal complaints
- recurring heartburn
- unexplained abdominal pain
- blood in the stool or black stools
- sudden weight loss or suspected food intolerances
occur. A regular gastrointestinal examination in Vienna can also be beneficial for cancer screening, particularly if there is a family history.
Endoscopy in Vienna – Inpatient or Outpatient?
Depending on the type of examination, endoscopy in Vienna can be carried out on an outpatient basis at our Surgery & Endoscopy Centre 1160 or as an inpatient in hospital.
- Outpatient endoscopy: For many patients, an examination at Dr Bernd Weiner’s practice is possible, particularly for routine gastrointestinal examinations in Vienna.
- Inpatient endoscopy: Treatment is only carried out in hospital if more intensive care or further measures are required.
What is the difference between an endoscopy, a gastroscopy and a colonoscopy?
Dr Weiner
Endoscopy is an umbrella term for all examinations that use a camera for diagnostic purposes. A gastroscopy examines the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, while a colonoscopy covers the entire colon.
Is an endoscopy painful?
Dr Weiner
Thanks to modern sedation methods, an endoscopy at Vienna 1160 is completely pain-free for most patients. As a rule, patients experience no discomfort after the examination.
How long does a gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vienna take?
Dr Weiner
A gastroscopy takes about 10–15 minutes, a colonoscopy around 20–30 minutes. Including preparation and recovery time, you should allow around 1–2 hours in total.
How do I prepare for an endoscopy in Vienna?
Dr Weiner
For a gastroscopy, the stomach should be empty, meaning you should not eat or drink anything for at least 6 hours before the examination. For a colonoscopy, thorough bowel cleansing is required, carried out using a laxative.
How often should a gastrointestinal endoscopy be performed?
Dr Weiner
The frequency of a gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vienna depends on individual risk factors. Early examination is recommended in the case of acute symptoms or a family history. For cancer prevention, a colonoscopy is recommended every 10 years from the age of 50, or earlier for patients at higher risk.
Consultant Dr Bernd Weiner, MBA
Specialist in General and Visceral Surgery
Dr Bernd Weiner studied medicine at the Medical University of Vienna and completed his specialist training at the Surgical Department of the Göttlicher Heiland Hospital in Vienna under Head of Department Dr Viktor Grablowitz. Further stages of his career took him to the University Clinics for Surgery in Heidelberg and at the AKH Vienna, before he spent many years as a Senior Consultant at Krankenhaus Göttlicher Heiland Wien, where he headed the hernia and reflux surgery department. Today, he is the founder and director of the Surgery & Endoscopy Centre 1160 Vienna, specialising in hernia, reflux, visceral, and endoscopic surgery.
Member of the Austrian Society of Surgery (ÖGCH), the Austrian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ÖGGH), the German Hernia Society (DHG), and the German Hernia Care Society (DHCH).
