Procedures
Associate Professor Basnayake performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy at accredited private hospital facilities in Melbourne, with an emphasis on appropriate indication, patient safety, and clear communication.
Specialist Endoscopy
Procedures are performed with gentle sedation at accredited Melbourne private hospital facilities with modern endoscopy suites and comprehensive clinical monitoring.
Gastroscopy allows visual examination and mucosal biopsy of the oesophagus, stomach, and duodenum. It is commonly arranged to investigate persistent reflux, swallowing difficulties, suspected coeliac disease, upper abdominal pain, nausea, and iron deficiency. Procedures are performed under gentle sedation.
Colonoscopy is the primary procedure for evaluating the large bowel. Common indications include positive bowel cancer screening tests (FOBT), investigation of rectal bleeding or altered bowel habit, iron deficiency, surveillance following previous polyps, and assessment of inflammatory bowel disease. Polypectomy is performed when polyps are identified.
High-resolution oesophageal manometry and specialized oesophageal physiological testing are conducted through the public hospital system at the St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne Oesophageal Physiology Laboratory, where Associate Professor Basnayake serves as Clinical Lead.
Direct open-access gastroscopy and colonoscopy can be arranged for straightforward indications when clinically appropriate. Procedures are performed through St Vincent's Private Hospital, Epworth Freemasons, Hobsons Bay Day Procedure Centre, with comprehensive reports provided promptly to referring doctors.