Colon Polypectomy (Colon Polyp Removal)

Colonoscopy is a common and very safe test that examines the lining of your lower intestinal tract. Colonoscopy means "to look inside the colon." During a complete colonoscopy, doctors who are well trained in this procedure (gastroenterologists) can see part of your small intestine as well as the end of your intestinal tract (the rectum). Removal of one or more polyps from the inside lining of the colon (large intestine). A polyp is a mass of tissue that may develop into cancer. Reasons for Procedure To remove a polyp, which is a possible cancer source. The greatest danger with intestinal polyps is their potential to turn into cancerous tumors. Noncancerous polyps are often removed as well, because they can cause troublesome symptoms. Additionally, a physician does not know if a polyp is precancerous until it is removed and examined under the microscope. Most polyps, however, do not cause symptoms, although rarely they may cause: Bleeding (resulting in rectal bleeding) Abdominal pain and cramping Description of the Procedure -- You lie on your side or on your back. A colonoscope, a soft, bendable tube approximately the thickness of the index finger, is inserted through the anus, and slowly pushed through the rectum to the colon. Using the colonoscope, the surgeon locates the polyp (or polyps), and surgically removes them with a wire snare, a surgical laser beam, by burning, or using an ultrasound. The method of removal depends on the size of the polyp. Bleeding during the surgery is controlled either by electrical current, or by pressure applied by gauze soaked in epinephrine. Once the removed polyp or polyps are preserved for laboratory testing, the colonoscope is slowly removed.How Long Will It Take? 30-60 minutes.
The doctor uses a flexible tube, about the width of your index finger, which has been fitted with a miniature camera and a light to carefully examine the lining of your intestinal tract. This device (or "scope") is connected to a television monitor that your doctor watches while performing the test. Various miniaturized tools can be inserted through the scope to help your doctor obtain samples or biopsies of the colon and to perform a wide range of maneuvers to help diagnose or treat your condition. This explains why colonoscopy is an invaluable tool that helps your doctor answer important questions about your digestive health.

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[Miton2011]

@ZionistCensorship

Now that you said that, its probably a dudes butt they're operating on... Just a thought.

[piekarzczyki]

had this in colchester essex hosp last week,,

no probs

[NDF211Gunner]

omfg thats what my step-grandfather has...I feel so bad for him, and he has parkinsons disease, dementia, and blood in his feces... well i guess this is the end for him :(

[ZionistCensorship]

id bang dat chicks ass

[enemygaming]

its like instead of a thumbs up or thumbs down rating i wish i could give it a "?"

[tsavdarwallace]

@Truthismysalvation

I felt a sensation. Hard to explain. PCP put in a tool with a mirror and found it.

It does not hurt at all and sometimes th

[Truthismysalvation]

How did you know it was there?

Could you please answer this will help me a lot, I mean how did you know about it if it dosn't hurt you?

Did you preform any scans?

[tsavdarwallace]

I'm 31 and having this done next week. I have always ate healthy and exercised. Guess anyone can get them. It doesn't hurt. Can decide if I want to take the meds to relax or stay awake.

[hakissej]

what if the polyps(the round tumor like meat)? is the size of a fist,? would the surgery be more dangerous? Due to work my mother have been postponding the surgery and now its huge

please reply if possible

[Lengsel7]

That looked like it hurt--the way the polyp was pulled at before it came off.