Polypectomy is very safe. Rare risks include bleeding (usually small and self-limited), perforation (very uncommon with experienced technique), and incomplete removal in some larger polyps that may need advanced techniques like EMR or ESD.

✦ ENDOSCOPIC POLYP REMOVAL

Polypectomy

Q: Are all polyps cancerous?

Most polyps are benign, but some have the potential to turn into cancer over years. Removing them and sending for biopsy clarifies the type and guides any further treatment or surveillance.

Q: Will I need follow-up colonoscopy?

Yes. Follow-up colonoscopy is recommended based on the number, size, and biopsy features of polyps removed. Surveillance intervals are individualised — typically 1, 3, 5, or 10 years.

Q: Is polypectomy painful?

The procedure is performed under sedation and is well tolerated. Mild bloating or gas for a few hours is normal and settles on its own. Most patients return to normal eating the same day.

Endoscopic removal of polyps from the colon or rectum — performed during colonoscopy through the scope itself, with no cuts and same-day discharge.

20–45 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

Same Day RETURN TO ROUTINE

What is Polypectomy?

Polypectomy is the endoscopic removal of polyps from the colon or rectum during colonoscopy. Most polyps are removed using a wire snare with electrocautery (snare polypectomy), or with biopsy forceps for very small polyps. The entire procedure is done through the colonoscope itself — no cuts, no abdominal incisions, and same-day discharge. As an experienced proctologist in Hyderabad, Dr. Tejasree Vengala coordinates polypectomy at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, ensuring complete removal and proper biopsy assessment for every polyp.

Suitable for adults with polyps detected during screening or diagnostic colonoscopy, those with familial polyp syndromes, and anyone with rectal bleeding or change in bowel habits where polyps are found.

How the Procedure Works

Bowel Preparation

The bowel is cleansed thoroughly using a prescribed bowel preparation regimen the day before the procedure.

Sedation & Colonoscopy

The procedure is performed under sedation. A flexible colonoscope is gently inserted to inspect the entire colon and rectum.

Polyp Identification

All polyps are identified, their size and characteristics carefully assessed, and high-definition images are documented.

Snare Polypectomy

A wire snare is passed through the scope, the polyp is captured, and electrical current cleanly removes it. Very small polyps may be removed with biopsy forceps.

Specimen Retrieval & Discharge

All polyps are retrieved and sent for histopathology. Patients are observed briefly and discharged the same day.

Outcomes

20–45 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

Same DayRETURN TO ROUTINE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Polyp removal during the same colonoscopy
→No cuts, no abdominal incisions
→Significantly reduces colon cancer risk
→Day-care procedure with same-day discharge
→All specimens sent for biopsy assessment
→Identifies and removes premalignant lesions early

Most colon cancers begin as polyps that quietly grow over years — finding and removing them at colonoscopy is one of the simplest, most powerful cancer-prevention steps in medicine. Every polypectomy is a small, quiet victory.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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