“Can polyps be removed during colonoscopy?”
I was diagnosed with colon polyps and want to remove them. Can polyps be removed during colonoscopy?
12 Answers
Surgeonsurgeon
Yes, depending on how big the polyps are but many times they can be successfully removed during colonoscopy. Be sure to follow all the instructions on your bowel prep because if you still have some stool in your colon during the procedure, then polyps can't be removed and you will have to reschedule.
Yes, Almost all colon polyps can be removed with colonoscopy and that is the best way to have them removed.
Yes, most sporadic medium and small polyps can be removed during colonoscopy. If a person has hundreds of polyps, then that could be a sign of an underlying disease process and you may have to see a surgeon. Other polyps can be very, very large and those cannot be removed by colonoscopy. Other polyps can be malignant and may need surgery.
Yes, polyps can be removed at colonoscopy. However, there are some different types called sessile polyps that may not be amenable to removal via the colonoscope
Yes. Small polyps can typically be removed during your colonoscopy. Larger ones may be monitored or require formal surgery.