Feb 28, 2024 · A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to view the inside of the entire colon. If necessary, polyps or other types of abnormal tissue can be removed through the scope …

Jun 27, 2025 · But with a bit of planning, the process can be more manageable — and more effective. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting and removing colon polyps before they have a …

Jan 18, 2025 · Colonoscopy. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diagnostic-tests/colonoscopy. Accessed April 1, 2022.

Mar 28, 2024 · For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for …

Dec 19, 2024 · Colonoscopy uses a long, flexible and slender tube attached to a video camera and monitor to view the whole colon and rectum. A doctor may pass surgical tools through the tube to …

Mar 17, 2025 · Are you scheduled for your first colonoscopy and not sure what to expert. Learn more about the process and why it's so important.

Dec 19, 2024 · Colon cancer can happen in any part of the colon. An exam of the whole colon using a long, flexible tube with a camera is one way to detect colon cancer and polyps. This exam is called a …

Jul 9, 2025 · Unlike other colon cancer screening tests, this imaging test doesn't use a scope to examine your colon. Learn how it works and what to expect.

May 9, 2024 · Millions of people each year have a colonoscopy and do well, even without sedation. A colonoscopy is the gold standard for colon cancer screening. During the procedure, a doctor can …

Jul 8, 2025 · A colonoscopy uses a tiny camera on the end of a flexible tube, called a colonoscope, to visually examine the colon. During the colonoscopy, a medical specialist threads tools through the …