The colonoscopy procedure to remove polyps is usually minor.
A colonoscopy, also known as an electronic fiberoptic colonoscopy, is a test used to check for diseases within the lower gastrointestinal tract. For electronic fiberoptic colonoscopy polyp removal surgery, it is generally not a major surgery, the details are as follows:
1. Generally speaking, intestinal polyps are partly precancerous and can be removed through electronic fiberoptic colonoscopy. If the polyp is benign, it can be cured. And it is a minimally invasive surgery, with the assistance of electronic fiberoptic enteroscope, the wound can be clamped with titanium clips to prevent bleeding.
2. After the operation, we should observe the patients’ defecation status, whether there is blood in stool, constipation and abdominal pain, in order to better protect the recovery of postoperative trauma, and prevent bleeding, infection, etc. After the operation, we should fast for 4 hours, and then transition to normal diet from fluids and semi-fluids first. After the operation, you need to rest in bed as much as possible, and you should not do too much activity and prohibit strenuous exercise after the operation.
If you encounter any of the above problems and have any questions, it is recommended that you consult with a professional clinician and have the surgery performed in a regular hospital.