Last year, medical facilities in Odessa performed 12,390 gastroscopic examinations, during which 240 cases of suspected gastrointestinal cancers were identified.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, commonly known as gastroscopy, involves a thorough examination of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum using a specialized endoscope. This method enables the early detection of gastritis, ulcers, and both benign and malignant tumors.
Doctors recommend that individuals over the age of 50 undergo gastroscopy even in the absence of symptoms. For those under 50, if a doctor deems the examination necessary, a referral is required to schedule an appointment at a medical facility contracted with the National Health Service of Ukraine for "Esophagogastroduodenoscopy".
This service is provided in outpatient settings. If gastroscopy is needed during inpatient treatment, it is also performed free of charge upon a doctor's referral.
Modern video gastroscopes have been purchased for medical facilities in Odessa using city budget funds. A referral from a family or attending physician is necessary for free examination.
Free gastroscopy can be scheduled by appointment at the following addresses:
- Consultative and Diagnostic Center No. 6 — Dobrovoltsiv St. (Marshal Hovorov), 26a;
- Consultative and Diagnostic Center No. 20 — Levitan St., 62;
- Consultative and Diagnostic Center No. 29 — Academician Zabolotny St., 32a;
- City Clinical Hospital No. 1 — Myasoyedovskaya St., 32;
- City Clinical Hospital No. 10 — Oleksiy Vadaturskiy St. (Marshal Malinovsky), 61;
- City Clinical Hospital No. 11 — Vitaliy Nesterenco St. (Academician Vorobyov), 5;
- Children's City Clinical Hospital No. 3 (for children) — Academician Zabolotny St., 26a.
