Colonoscopy Archives - Dr. Maré Du Plessis

How much does a colonoscopy cost in South Africa?

Key insights: Colonoscopy should be covered via hospital benefit, even if it is done in rooms at Dr Du Plessis Colonoscopy Suite, and GAP cover should pick up any shortfall. If you have medical aid and GAP cover, this preventative healthcare procedure should be fully...

Why a Colonoscopy Matters: When a Blood Test Isn’t Enough

Blog, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy

A faecal occult blood test (FOBT) is not a reliable way of confirming all is okay in your gut. The FOBT does not reliably tell you that there’s nothing wrong, nor does it reliably tell you that there is something wrong. This is why our practice has moved away from...

Bowel Preparation: Your Colonoscopy Questions Answered

Blog, Colonoscopy

A Q&A with Sister Corné Bloemhoff, Practice Nurse at Dr Maré du Plessis’ practice, Mediclinic Milnerton, Cape Town. A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to detect bowel cancer early, investigate symptoms and remove potentially pre-cancerous polyps...

Colon Cancer Awareness Month | CCFM Interview with Dr Maré du Plessis

Awareness, Blog, Colon Cancer, Colonoscopy

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month – an important reminder that early detection saves lives. In a recent interview on CCFM, Dr Maré du Plessis, specialist general surgeon at Mediclinic Milnerton, shared why colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting...

Dr Du Plessis chatted to Channel Africa about colonoscopy and gastroscopy and the differences between the two

Blog, Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy

Both gastroscopy and colonoscopy are endoscopic procedures for diagnosing and treating various gastrointestinal conditions. Gastroscopy is less common than colonoscopy, and it is usually done for specific indications like reflux or dyspepsia. Colonoscopy is more...

Introducing Dr. Maré Du Plessis’s Colonoscopy Suite