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    I am having a colonsocopy, what is involved?

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    Dr Yahya Al-Habbal

    Bariatric (Obesity) Surgeon, General Surgeon, Upper GI Surgeon (Abdominal)

    Yahya has had an extensive career in surgery, working in various countries to accumulate diverse training and experience. He initiated his basic surgical training in … View Profile

    A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that is done to look for cancer, colon polyps or other abnormalities inside your bowel.

    Colonoscopy is done using an instrument called a colonoscope (a type of endoscope) — a long, thin, flexible tube containing a camera and a light. When inserted into the rectum and gently pushed along the colon, it allows the doctor to see the lining of the whole large bowel. A tool can also be used during a colonoscopy to take samples (biopsies) or remove abnormal tissue such as polyps.

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