What is a conventional colonoscopy?
Advantages of the Conventional Colonoscopy:
Advantages of Virtual Colonoscopy:
Disadvantages of Virtual Colonoscopy:
In a conventional colonoscopy, the doctor inserts a colonoscope--a long, flexible, lighted tube--into the patient's rectum and slowly guides it up through the colon. Pain medication and a mild sedative help the patient stay relaxed and comfortable during the 30- to 60-minute procedure. A tiny camera in the scope transmits an image the lining of the colon, so the doctor can examine it on a video monitor. If an is detected, the doctor can remove it or take tissue samples using tiny instruments passed through the scope.
This is the preferred procedure for most patients.
This is the complete colonoscopy.
Usually painless
Polyps will be removed at the same time
For more information about conventional colonoscopy, please see the Colonoscopy section under Services.
This is the complete colonoscopy.
Usually painless
Polyps will be removed at the same time
For more information about conventional colonoscopy, please see the Colonoscopy section under Services.
No scope is inserted.
No sedation is necessary.
Procedure takes 10-15 minutes and you can drive back to work.
No sedation is necessary.
Procedure takes 10-15 minutes and you can drive back to work.
Can be painful because of no sedation.
If polyps are found then conventional method will be needed for biopsy/removal.
Usually not paid by insurance.
If polyps are found then conventional method will be needed for biopsy/removal.
Usually not paid by insurance.
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