Do I need to be hospitalized for intestinal polyp surgery?

Some intestinal polyps require hospitalization and others do not, depending on the size and number of polyps and the type of polyps. If the polyps are relatively small and few in number, hospitalization is not required at this time. The gastroenterologist will remove the polyp under colonoscopy, send it for pathological biopsy, and the patient can return home. However, if the polyps in the intestine are large or deep, many need to be removed, which may result in bleeding in the intestine and sometimes lead to intestinal fistula, requiring hospitalization. If the patient has multiple familial intestinal polyps, the patient will need to be hospitalized, and the entire colon will be removed and an anastomosis between the colon and the anal canal will be performed. Therefore, it is necessary to consult with the attending physician after completing the relevant tests to determine whether hospitalization is required. Patients should not drink alcohol or eat spicy food during the treatment period.