| Now it's time to talk about the actual procedure your doctor has recommended for you.
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On the day of your operation, you will be asked to put on a surgical go |
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You may receive a sedative by mouth and |
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an intravenous line may be put in. |
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You will then be transferred to the operating table. |
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To create a better viewing area, your doctor may introduce air into your colon, which may cause you to have a feeling of fullness. |
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The doctor will then lubricate your rectum |
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and gently insert the endoscope, guiding it into your colon. |
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You may feel some pressure or tugging, but you shouldn't feel pain. |
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To better examine abnormal-looking tissues, |
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your doctor may choose to take one or more biopsies. |
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Small instruments sent through the interior of the endoscope are able to painlessly remove small samples of tissue with a small scissor like tool by simply snipping them free. |
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Finally, after a thorough exam, the endoscope is carefully removed. |
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Any tissue specimens removed during the procedure will be sent immediately to a lab for microscopic analysis. Your doctor will tell you when to expect results from those tests. |
