Question, if polyps are found, when are they removed?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

If found during a colonoscopy, are they removed then and there, or do you have to go back and get them removed? I don't think that was discussed in the other conversation we had in here on colonoscopy talk. If so, I missed it.

thanks!

nomless · ‎03-10-2010

My doc usually removes them during the procedure.

Mmsfoxxie · ‎06-19-2010

During my last colonoscopy, two or three very snall polyps were found and removed right then and there to be checked for cancer. If I'm not mistaken, you sign papers to that effect beforehand. Who the heck wants the doctor to have to go back in, lol.

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esmeraldagooch · ‎03-10-2010

Removed and biopsy's are done.

Caligurll · ‎07-20-2014

I had the same experience during a sigmoidoscopy. They removed them when they found them, and the removal was totally painless. The only discomfort was from the pressure that needed to be maintained as they are being removed.

willdob3 · ‎11-01-2010

If they are small the polyps are removed at the time. If they are large it may be necessary to schedule a separate surgery to remove the polyp(s).

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

Just had a colonoscopy two weeks ago, and two polyps were removed. Didn't have any bleeding or anything afterward.

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hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

No polyps were found in any of my 15 Colonoscopies. My Gastro doctors say they remove them during almost all these procedures.

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Mmsfoxxie · ‎06-19-2010

@hckynut, I can't imagine 15 colonoscopies! You must have started having them when they were not as comfortable as they are now. You go to sleep, you wake up and it's done.

Many, many years ago I had a procedure where I was on a table on my knees and a tube was inserted, checking for a blockage which wasn't found. That was not nice. I don't remember if it was painful but I know I said I wasn't doing it again, lol.

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Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

That is really the main point to a colonoscopy, to remove any polyps before they can turn cancerous, it can take up to 10 years or more for a polyp to become cancer. My polyps were Hyperplastic, these would never turn to cancer, more like simple skin tags, some are called Adenomas, these will turn cancerous.