Colonoscopy
Diagnostic and therapeutic examination of the large bowel
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Overview
A colonoscopy examines the entire large bowel using a flexible camera and allows polyps to be removed during the same procedure. It is performed under sedation as a day procedure at Gold Coast Private Hospital.
To ensure the bowel is clear for a thorough assessment, most patients will need to complete a bowel preparation beforehand. You will receive clear instructions on diet changes, timing, and how to take the bowel-cleansing solution.
Reasons for Colonoscopy
- Bowel cancer screening and surveillance
- Investigation of rectal bleeding or change in bowel habit
- Surveillance after previous polyp removal
- Assessment and monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Removal of polyps (polypectomy) during the same procedure