Anoscopy and rectoscopy
Anoscopy and rectoscopy are the basic optical examinations with which we precisely determine the cause of anorectal problems – from hemorrhoids to fissures to polyps. The examination is gentle, takes up to 15 minutes, and you learn the result and the proposed treatment immediately.
- The examination is performed by MUDr. Karim Masalkhi with more than 20 years of experience and over 2000 successfully operated patients
- An appointment within 24 hours, no referral needed, including weekends and holidays
- Modern optics – you can watch the camera image during the examination too
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II) | Žilina – Alexandra Rudnaya 100
What is anoscopy and rectoscopy?
Anoscopy is an examination with a short tube – an anoscope, with which the doctor inspects the anal canal and the lowest part of the rectum, that is, the last approximately 5 centimeters. It is the basic examination for hemorrhoids, an anal fissure or skin changes around the anus.
Rectoscopy uses a longer rigid tube – a rectoscope, with which the doctor examines the entire rectum and the transition into the sigmoid part of the colon, usually to a depth of 15 to 20 centimeters. It also makes it possible to detect changes that cannot be seen with an anoscope, for example polyps or a source of bleeding higher up in the rectum.
Both examinations use modern optical imaging. You can watch the camera image during the examination too, and so better understand your own condition.
Who the examination is intended for
We recommend anoscopy or rectoscopy for most anorectal problems.
- Blood in the stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl
- Pain, burning or pressure in the anal area
- Long-lasting anal itching
- A palpable lump or growth at the anus
- Suspected hemorrhoids, an anal fissure or polyps
- A follow-up after treatment or a procedure
The most common reason for the examination is rectal bleeding – you can read more in the topic blood in stool.
How the examination works
From booking to the result – simple and discreet.
1. Booking
You book by phone, no referral needed. We offer you an appointment within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays.
2. Preparation
Anoscopy usually requires no special preparation. For rectoscopy, follow the doctor’s instructions – glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination are usually enough.
3. An examination in up to 15 minutes
The doctor first talks with you about your problems, followed by a gentle examination with modern optics. Most patients manage it without significant pain.
4. The result right away
You learn the result and the proposal for the most suitable treatment immediately after the examination. You wait for nothing and leave with a clear plan.
Advantages of the examination
Fast
The whole examination takes up to 15 minutes and you have the result right away, with no waiting for appointments or reports.
Precise
Modern optics allow the doctor to precisely diagnose hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps and the source of bleeding.
Discreet
We place great emphasis on discretion, a sensitive approach and maximum comfort throughout the examination.
No general anesthesia
The examination is gentle and well tolerated; no general anesthesia is needed. You can go home right afterwards.
Preparing for the examination
The preparation is simple and you can manage it at home.
- Anoscopy usually requires no special preparation
- For rectoscopy, follow the doctor's instructions – you usually apply 2 glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination
- On the morning of the examination there is nothing more to apply, and you do not need an empty stomach
- Glycerin suppositories are available at the pharmacy over the counter, without a prescription
After the examination
The examination will not limit your everyday activities in any way.
- Right after the examination you can leave and go about your usual activities, including work
- You receive the result and the treatment plan immediately, including answers to your questions
- Short-lived mild discomfort after the examination is rare and quickly subsides
- If the doctor discovers a condition, you receive a proposal for the most suitable treatment and the next steps
Frequently asked questions about anoscopy and rectoscopy
The examination is gentle, and most patients manage it without significant pain. No general anesthesia is needed. The doctor proceeds sensitively and adapts the examination at any time to how you are tolerating it.
An anoscopy examines the anal canal and the lower part of the rectum with a short tube, roughly the last 5 centimeters. A rectoscopy reaches deeper with a longer tube, usually 15 to 20 centimeters, and visualizes the entire rectum. The doctor decides which examination is appropriate based on your problems.
The examination itself takes up to 15 minutes, including the consultation. You learn the result and the proposed treatment right away, so you leave the clinic with a clear plan.
Usually not for an anoscopy. For a rectoscopy, follow the doctor’s instructions – applying 2 glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination is usually enough; you can buy them over the counter at the pharmacy. Nothing more is needed in the morning, and you do not need an empty stomach.
No, we are a private clinic and you do not need a referral. You book directly by phone, and we can offer you an appointment within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays.
If there is a suspicion that the source of the problems or bleeding is located higher up in the colon, or if warning signs are present, the doctor recommends a colonoscopy – an examination of the entire colon.
Related topics
Hemorrhoids
The most common diagnosis revealed by an anoscopy. We treat them with modern gentle methods, including the LHP® laser.
Blood in stool
The most common reason for an anoscopy or rectoscopy. Every rectal bleeding should be assessed by a doctor.
Anal polyps
A rectoscopy reliably reveals rectal polyps, which we remove on an outpatient basis, including histology.
Who will take care of you
MUDr. Karim Masalkhi
Founder and head physician of the Proctocare clinic · surgeon – proctologist
A recognized specialist with more than 20 years of experience in minimally invasive proctology and laser surgery, with over 2000 successfully operated patients. He regularly attends training placements abroad focused on the most modern techniques of minimally invasive surgery, proctology and surgical oncology.
- Certified in the LHP® method – he was the first to bring laser surgery of hemorrhoids and anal fissures to Slovakia
- A specialist in correcting unsuccessful proctological surgeries of hemorrhoids and anal fissures
- He personally guarantees expertise, safety and a considerate approach to every patient
MUDr. Manuchekhr Burkhanov
Proctologist · office: Bratislava
He focuses on the diagnosis and outpatient treatment of proctological conditions – hemorrhoids, anal fissure and other disorders of the rectum – with a discreet and individual approach. He communicates with patients in Slovak, Russian and English.
MUDr. Matúš Kačeriak
Surgeon – proctologist · office: Žilina
At the Proctocare office in Žilina you will be cared for by MUDr. Matúš Kačeriak – a surgeon at the surgical department of the FNsP Žilina hospital. He focuses on proctological examinations, diagnosis of rectal disorders and minimally invasive proctological procedures with an emphasis on precise diagnosis and individual care.
Author and medical review: Your health is in the hands of MUDr. Karim Masalkhi – founder and head physician of the Proctocare clinic, a proctologist with more than 20 years of experience and over 2000 treated patients. · Last medical review: July 2026
Book an anoscopy or rectoscopy
A gentle examination in up to 15 minutes with the result right away – we give you an appointment within 24 hours.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
Žilina: Alexandra Rudnaya 100, 010 01 · by appointment
info@proctocare.sk
Anoscopy and rectoscopy
Anoscopy and rectoscopy are the basic optical examinations with which we precisely determine the cause of anorectal problems – from hemorrhoids to fissures to polyps. The examination is gentle, takes up to 15 minutes, and you learn the result and the proposed treatment immediately.
- The examination is performed by MUDr. Karim Masalkhi with more than 20 years of experience and over 2000 successfully operated patients
- An appointment within 24 hours, no referral needed, including weekends and holidays
- Modern optics – you can watch the camera image during the examination too
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II) | Žilina – Alexandra Rudnaya 100
What is anoscopy and rectoscopy?
Anoscopy is an examination with a short tube – an anoscope, with which the doctor inspects the anal canal and the lowest part of the rectum, that is, the last approximately 5 centimeters. It is the basic examination for hemorrhoids, an anal fissure or skin changes around the anus.
Rectoscopy uses a longer rigid tube – a rectoscope, with which the doctor examines the entire rectum and the transition into the sigmoid part of the colon, usually to a depth of 15 to 20 centimeters. It also makes it possible to detect changes that cannot be seen with an anoscope, for example polyps or a source of bleeding higher up in the rectum.
Both examinations use modern optical imaging. You can watch the camera image during the examination too, and so better understand your own condition.
Who the examination is intended for
We recommend anoscopy or rectoscopy for most anorectal problems.
- Blood in the stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl
- Pain, burning or pressure in the anal area
- Long-lasting anal itching
- A palpable lump or growth at the anus
- Suspected hemorrhoids, an anal fissure or polyps
- A follow-up after treatment or a procedure
The most common reason for the examination is rectal bleeding – you can read more in the topic blood in stool.
How the examination works
From booking to the result – simple and discreet.
1. Booking
You book by phone, no referral needed. We offer you an appointment within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays.
2. Preparation
Anoscopy usually requires no special preparation. For rectoscopy, follow the doctor’s instructions – glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination are usually enough.
3. An examination in up to 15 minutes
The doctor first talks with you about your problems, followed by a gentle examination with modern optics. Most patients manage it without significant pain.
4. The result right away
You learn the result and the proposal for the most suitable treatment immediately after the examination. You wait for nothing and leave with a clear plan.
Advantages of the examination
Fast
The whole examination takes up to 15 minutes and you have the result right away, with no waiting for appointments or reports.
Precise
Modern optics allow the doctor to precisely diagnose hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps and the source of bleeding.
Discreet
We place great emphasis on discretion, a sensitive approach and maximum comfort throughout the examination.
No general anesthesia
The examination is gentle and well tolerated; no general anesthesia is needed. You can go home right afterwards.
Preparing for the examination
The preparation is simple and you can manage it at home.
- Anoscopy usually requires no special preparation
- For rectoscopy, follow the doctor's instructions – you usually apply 2 glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination
- On the morning of the examination there is nothing more to apply, and you do not need an empty stomach
- Glycerin suppositories are available at the pharmacy over the counter, without a prescription
After the examination
The examination will not limit your everyday activities in any way.
- Right after the examination you can leave and go about your usual activities, including work
- You receive the result and the treatment plan immediately, including answers to your questions
- Short-lived mild discomfort after the examination is rare and quickly subsides
- If the doctor discovers a condition, you receive a proposal for the most suitable treatment and the next steps
Frequently asked questions about anoscopy and rectoscopy
The examination is gentle, and most patients manage it without significant pain. No general anesthesia is needed. The doctor proceeds sensitively and adapts the examination at any time to how you are tolerating it.
An anoscopy examines the anal canal and the lower part of the rectum with a short tube, roughly the last 5 centimeters. A rectoscopy reaches deeper with a longer tube, usually 15 to 20 centimeters, and visualizes the entire rectum. The doctor decides which examination is appropriate based on your problems.
The examination itself takes up to 15 minutes, including the consultation. You learn the result and the proposed treatment right away, so you leave the clinic with a clear plan.
Usually not for an anoscopy. For a rectoscopy, follow the doctor’s instructions – applying 2 glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination is usually enough; you can buy them over the counter at the pharmacy. Nothing more is needed in the morning, and you do not need an empty stomach.
No, we are a private clinic and you do not need a referral. You book directly by phone, and we can offer you an appointment within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays.
If there is a suspicion that the source of the problems or bleeding is located higher up in the colon, or if warning signs are present, the doctor recommends a colonoscopy – an examination of the entire colon.
Related topics
Hemorrhoids
The most common diagnosis revealed by an anoscopy. We treat them with modern gentle methods, including the LHP® laser.
Blood in stool
The most common reason for an anoscopy or rectoscopy. Every rectal bleeding should be assessed by a doctor.
Anal polyps
A rectoscopy reliably reveals rectal polyps, which we remove on an outpatient basis, including histology.
Who will take care of you
MUDr. Karim Masalkhi
Founder and head physician of the Proctocare clinic · surgeon – proctologist
A recognized specialist with more than 20 years of experience in minimally invasive proctology and laser surgery, with over 2000 successfully operated patients. He regularly attends training placements abroad focused on the most modern techniques of minimally invasive surgery, proctology and surgical oncology.
- Certified in the LHP® method – he was the first to bring laser surgery of hemorrhoids and anal fissures to Slovakia
- A specialist in correcting unsuccessful proctological surgeries of hemorrhoids and anal fissures
- He personally guarantees expertise, safety and a considerate approach to every patient
MUDr. Manuchekhr Burkhanov
Proctologist · office: Bratislava
He focuses on the diagnosis and outpatient treatment of proctological conditions – hemorrhoids, anal fissure and other disorders of the rectum – with a discreet and individual approach. He communicates with patients in Slovak, Russian and English.
MUDr. Matúš Kačeriak
Surgeon – proctologist · office: Žilina
At the Proctocare office in Žilina you will be cared for by MUDr. Matúš Kačeriak – a surgeon at the surgical department of the FNsP Žilina hospital. He focuses on proctological examinations, diagnosis of rectal disorders and minimally invasive proctological procedures with an emphasis on precise diagnosis and individual care.
Author and medical review: Your health is in the hands of MUDr. Karim Masalkhi – founder and head physician of the Proctocare clinic, a proctologist with more than 20 years of experience and over 2000 treated patients. · Last medical review: July 2026
Book an anoscopy or rectoscopy
A gentle examination in up to 15 minutes with the result right away – we give you an appointment within 24 hours.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
Žilina: Alexandra Rudnaya 100, 010 01 · by appointment
info@proctocare.sk
Anoscopy and rectoscopy
Anoscopy and rectoscopy are the basic optical examinations with which we precisely determine the cause of anorectal problems – from hemorrhoids to fissures to polyps. The examination is gentle, takes up to 15 minutes, and you learn the result and the proposed treatment immediately.
- The examination is performed by MUDr. Karim Masalkhi with more than 20 years of experience and over 2000 successfully operated patients
- An appointment within 24 hours, no referral needed, including weekends and holidays
- Modern optics – you can watch the camera image during the examination too
Bratislava – Bernolákova 9 (STEIN II) | Žilina – Alexandra Rudnaya 100
What is anoscopy and rectoscopy?
Anoscopy is an examination with a short tube – an anoscope, with which the doctor inspects the anal canal and the lowest part of the rectum, that is, the last approximately 5 centimeters. It is the basic examination for hemorrhoids, an anal fissure or skin changes around the anus.
Rectoscopy uses a longer rigid tube – a rectoscope, with which the doctor examines the entire rectum and the transition into the sigmoid part of the colon, usually to a depth of 15 to 20 centimeters. It also makes it possible to detect changes that cannot be seen with an anoscope, for example polyps or a source of bleeding higher up in the rectum.
Both examinations use modern optical imaging. You can watch the camera image during the examination too, and so better understand your own condition.
Who the examination is intended for
We recommend anoscopy or rectoscopy for most anorectal problems.
- Blood in the stool, on the toilet paper or in the toilet bowl
- Pain, burning or pressure in the anal area
- Long-lasting anal itching
- A palpable lump or growth at the anus
- Suspected hemorrhoids, an anal fissure or polyps
- A follow-up after treatment or a procedure
The most common reason for the examination is rectal bleeding – you can read more in the topic blood in stool.
How the examination works
From booking to the result – simple and discreet.
1. Booking
You book by phone, no referral needed. We offer you an appointment within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays.
2. Preparation
Anoscopy usually requires no special preparation. For rectoscopy, follow the doctor’s instructions – glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination are usually enough.
3. An examination in up to 15 minutes
The doctor first talks with you about your problems, followed by a gentle examination with modern optics. Most patients manage it without significant pain.
4. The result right away
You learn the result and the proposal for the most suitable treatment immediately after the examination. You wait for nothing and leave with a clear plan.
Advantages of the examination
Fast
The whole examination takes up to 15 minutes and you have the result right away, with no waiting for appointments or reports.
Precise
Modern optics allow the doctor to precisely diagnose hemorrhoids, fissures, polyps and the source of bleeding.
Discreet
We place great emphasis on discretion, a sensitive approach and maximum comfort throughout the examination.
No general anesthesia
The examination is gentle and well tolerated; no general anesthesia is needed. You can go home right afterwards.
Preparing for the examination
The preparation is simple and you can manage it at home.
- Anoscopy usually requires no special preparation
- For rectoscopy, follow the doctor's instructions – you usually apply 2 glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination
- On the morning of the examination there is nothing more to apply, and you do not need an empty stomach
- Glycerin suppositories are available at the pharmacy over the counter, without a prescription
After the examination
The examination will not limit your everyday activities in any way.
- Right after the examination you can leave and go about your usual activities, including work
- You receive the result and the treatment plan immediately, including answers to your questions
- Short-lived mild discomfort after the examination is rare and quickly subsides
- If the doctor discovers a condition, you receive a proposal for the most suitable treatment and the next steps
Frequently asked questions about anoscopy and rectoscopy
The examination is gentle, and most patients manage it without significant pain. No general anesthesia is needed. The doctor proceeds sensitively and adapts the examination at any time to how you are tolerating it.
An anoscopy examines the anal canal and the lower part of the rectum with a short tube, roughly the last 5 centimeters. A rectoscopy reaches deeper with a longer tube, usually 15 to 20 centimeters, and visualizes the entire rectum. The doctor decides which examination is appropriate based on your problems.
The examination itself takes up to 15 minutes, including the consultation. You learn the result and the proposed treatment right away, so you leave the clinic with a clear plan.
Usually not for an anoscopy. For a rectoscopy, follow the doctor’s instructions – applying 2 glycerin suppositories the evening before the examination is usually enough; you can buy them over the counter at the pharmacy. Nothing more is needed in the morning, and you do not need an empty stomach.
No, we are a private clinic and you do not need a referral. You book directly by phone, and we can offer you an appointment within 24 hours, including weekends and holidays.
If there is a suspicion that the source of the problems or bleeding is located higher up in the colon, or if warning signs are present, the doctor recommends a colonoscopy – an examination of the entire colon.
Related topics
Hemorrhoids
The most common diagnosis revealed by an anoscopy. We treat them with modern gentle methods, including the LHP® laser.
Blood in stool
The most common reason for an anoscopy or rectoscopy. Every rectal bleeding should be assessed by a doctor.
Anal polyps
A rectoscopy reliably reveals rectal polyps, which we remove on an outpatient basis, including histology.
Who will take care of you
MUDr. Karim Masalkhi
Founder and head physician of the Proctocare clinic · surgeon – proctologist
A recognized specialist with more than 20 years of experience in minimally invasive proctology and laser surgery, with over 2000 successfully operated patients. He regularly attends training placements abroad focused on the most modern techniques of minimally invasive surgery, proctology and surgical oncology.
- Certified in the LHP® method – he was the first to bring laser surgery of hemorrhoids and anal fissures to Slovakia
- A specialist in correcting unsuccessful proctological surgeries of hemorrhoids and anal fissures
- He personally guarantees expertise, safety and a considerate approach to every patient
MUDr. Manuchekhr Burkhanov
Proctologist · office: Bratislava
He focuses on the diagnosis and outpatient treatment of proctological conditions – hemorrhoids, anal fissure and other disorders of the rectum – with a discreet and individual approach. He communicates with patients in Slovak, Russian and English.
MUDr. Matúš Kačeriak
Surgeon – proctologist · office: Žilina
At the Proctocare office in Žilina you will be cared for by MUDr. Matúš Kačeriak – a surgeon at the surgical department of the FNsP Žilina hospital. He focuses on proctological examinations, diagnosis of rectal disorders and minimally invasive proctological procedures with an emphasis on precise diagnosis and individual care.
Author and medical review: Your health is in the hands of MUDr. Karim Masalkhi – founder and head physician of the Proctocare clinic, a proctologist with more than 20 years of experience and over 2000 treated patients. · Last medical review: July 2026
Book an anoscopy or rectoscopy
A gentle examination in up to 15 minutes with the result right away – we give you an appointment within 24 hours.
Bratislava: Bernolákova 9, 811 07 (STEIN II) · Mon–Fri 07:30–19:30, Sat 07:30–12:30
Žilina: Alexandra Rudnaya 100, 010 01 · by appointment
info@proctocare.sk