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How long is the colon polyp removal surgery?

I will have colon polyp removal. How long is the colon polyp removal surgery?

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About 1-4 hours if by colonoscopy.
Most polyps do not require surgery for removal since they can be removed during a colonoscopy, which is a procedure.
If you are having surgery, then the duration of the surgery would usually be an hour or so, but this is best answered by a surgeon.