Preparing for your colonoscopy or endoscopy videos
View these colonoscopy and endoscopy educational videos to learn more about the procedures. It is important that you follow the instructions give by the STARS Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Services team as your circumstances may be different from the general information supplied in these videos.
Understanding consent
Consent is important whether you are having an examination or an operation. We go through what you need know about the consent process.
What is a colonoscopy?
This video explains what a colonoscopy is and what is involved. Patients tell their story about preparing for the procedure and their time in hospital.
What might be found?
We explain what we will look for during your procedure and what happens if we find anything that needs treatment.
Preparing for your colonoscopy
We talk you through the process of preparing for your examination and what you need to know for your shopping list, including the things you can and can’t eat and drink in the lead up to your procedure.
About your procedure at STARS
A message for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people
We have people on our team to make sure that you feel safe and comfortable when you visit hospital.
Preparing for your endoscopy
Hear from patients who are having endoscopies about what it’s like and how they feel.
Contact us
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Services
Location: 296 Herston Rd HERSTON QLD 4029
Phone: (07) 3647 7111
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.