Colon polypectomy
Colonic polypectomy
A procedure to remove potentially cancerous polyps from inside the large intestine
What is a polypectomy?
A colon polypectomy is the removal of polyps from the inside lining of the colon. Most polyps can be removed during
a colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.
A colonoscopy looks at the inside of your colon (large bowel) using a flexible tube with a camera on the end (colonoscope). When a polyp is found the consultant removes it using the colonoscope, which has a wire with an electric current to either burn off or hook the polyp.
During a sigmoidoscopy, a consultant looks into your rectum and sigmoid colon (the part of the large intestine closest to the anus), using an instrument called a sigmoidoscope. If a polyp is found it can be removed by passing a thin hooking instrument down a side channel of the sigmoidoscope.
Paying for medical treatment
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Our locations
From complex gastric surgery to diagnostic tests, scans and procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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London Digestive Centre
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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London Digestive Health
2nd Floor
41 Welbeck Street
London W1G 8DU
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London Digestion
HCA UK at The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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London Digestive Surgery
41 Welbeck Street
London
W1G 8DU
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