Overview
Colonoscopy is a diagnostic and preventive procedure that allows a gastroenterologist to visually examine the entire lining of the colon and rectum using a slender, flexible tube with a high-definition camera. When precancerous polyps are found, they are typically removed during the same procedure — which is why colonoscopy is one of the few screening tests that both detects and prevents cancer.
Benefits
- Detects colon cancer at its earliest, most treatable stage
- Removes precancerous polyps before they can develop into cancer
- Evaluates causes of rectal bleeding, changes in bowel habits, or abdominal pain
- Personalized follow-up interval based on your findings and risk profile
Ideal for
- Adults aged 45 and older due for routine screening
- Anyone with a family history of colon cancer or polyps
- Patients with unexplained changes in bowel habits, iron-deficiency anemia, or rectal bleeding
- Follow-up surveillance after prior polyp removal or inflammatory bowel disease
What to expect
- Pre-procedure consultation to review your history and medications
- Prescribed bowel prep the day before (we provide clear, step-by-step instructions)
- Procedure typically 20–40 minutes under comfortable sedation
- Same-day discharge with a written report and next-step recommendations