Tumours or growths can occur in the colon, rectum and anus. Regardless of whether these are determined to be benign or malignant, early detection and management are the keys to good treatment outcomes.
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Colorectal cancer may develop without symptoms. If you are 45 or older and at average risk, it's time to get screened.
If you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms, please consider having an urgent assessment with Dr Yong via colonoscopy:
For new patients, please click below to begin the process and provide us with your details.
If your an existing patient of Dr Yong's please call the rooms directly for an appointment.
An appointment with Dr Jonathan Yong will be arranged once your referral has been received.
Consultation times vary weekly and urgent appointments can be arranged depending on your referral.
Most imaging and pathology results can be accessed at the time of your consultation.
Dr Jonathan Yong will arrange appropriate investigations at your consultation.
Dr Jonathan Yong performs both day and overnight surgery and currently operates out of:
- Ashford Hospital
- Calvary Adelaide Hospital
- Burnside Hospital
- North Eastern Community Hospital
Dr Yong specialises in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery techniques, and is committed to treating his patients with respect and compassion. His specialisms include:
Colonoscopy is indicated for patients having symptoms concerning for colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. Screening colonoscopy is indicated for average risk patients at age 50. Newer guidelines recommend screening start at age 45 for African Americans. If a family member has had colorectal cancer or adenomatous polyps before the age of 60, it is recommended you start screening 10 years before their age at diagnosis.
IV Sedation is commonly used for procedures such as colonoscopy and endoscopy. With Intravenous Sedation, sedative drugs are injected into a vein in your arm or hand. The drugs will make you drowsy and relaxed. Most people fall asleep and forget what happened during the procedure but the aim is to put you at ease during the procedure, not to make you unconscious.
It is recommended that you take the day off work on the day of your procedure. Some patients who work evenings will also need to take off work the day before the procedure to do the bowel preparation.
You will need a responsible adult to pick you up upon discharge from the hospital. You are not allowed to drive for 24 hours after your procedure. You are not allowed to take public transport, unless accompanied by an adult for 24 hours after your procedure. You should not make any important decisions, sign legal documents, operate machinery or drink alcohol for 24 hours following the procedure.
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