Endoscopy

Sigmoidoscopy in Taiwan

乙狀結腸鏡

Lower colon polyps and cancer.

About this test

An exam in which a doctor passes a thin, flexible tube with a small camera through the rectum to look at the lining of the rectum and the lower part of the colon.

The camera lets the doctor see polyps, which are small growths, and other changes in the lower colon. It is used to check for polyps and colorectal cancer in that part of the bowel.

How much does Sigmoidoscopy cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, Sigmoidoscopy is listed on its own from US$33, typically US$49 at 3 hospitals. In the United States a typical cash price is US$1,869 (MDsave Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, checked 2026-10-11).

Price on its own

From US$33; typical US$49 across 3 hospitals.

Hospital	City	As listed	Price	Note
Taipei City Hospital	Taipei	Sigmoidoscopy	US$33 NT$1,069	Without sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Taichung Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare	Taichung	Unsedated sigmoidoscopy	US$49 NT$1,559	Without sedation Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
Chung Shan Hospital (Taipei)	Taipei	Sigmoidoscopy (hemorrhoids, polyps, tumors, rectal/sigmoid disease)	US$72 NT$2,300	Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20

US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.

Packages that include it

Package	Hospital	Price
Half-Day Joyful Gentleman Type CheckupAdd-on	Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei	US$492 NT$15,800
Standard Guardian Type Checkup	Taoyuan Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Health Examination Center, Taoyuan	US$514 NT$16,500
Half-Day Grateful Lady Type CheckupAdd-on	Taiwan Adventist Hospital Health Management Center, Taipei	US$517 NT$16,600

What US screening guidelines say

The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.

Sigmoidoscopy

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer in adults aged 45 to 49 years, including with flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

Recommended (grade A/B)The USPSTF recommends screening for colorectal cancer in all adults aged 50 to 75 years, including with flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

Selective (grade C)The USPSTF recommends that clinicians selectively offer colorectal cancer screening, including with flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, to adults aged 76 to 85 years based on overall health, prior screening history and the patient's preferences. (2021) · USPSTF ↗ Note: Grade C reflects an individual decision rather than a blanket recommendation for or against. Applies to asymptomatic adults at average risk of colorectal cancer: no prior colorectal cancer, adenomatous polyps or inflammatory bowel disease, and no personal diagnosis or family history of a known genetic disorder that carries a high lifetime risk, such as Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis.

Before this test

This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.

Usually needs one or more enemas, or a liquid laxative the night before and morning of the exam, plus a clear-liquid, low-fiber diet beforehand.

Mention when booking: Tell the center about all medicines, vitamins and supplements you take.

Afterwards: If no sedative was given, normal diet and activities can usually resume right away; after a sedative, no driving for the rest of the day.

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