How is Colonoscopy performed?
Dr Dorrington will be assisted by both a nurse and a specialist anaesthetist. You will be asked for details of your medical history as special precautions may be necessary to reduce risks, especially if you have had a serious heart, chest or other medical problem. At the beginning of the procedure, you will be given an injection into a vein to sedate and relax you. Oxygen is given via a face mask, with the levels in your blood being monitored via a “peg” on your finger. The colonoscope is inserted through the anus (back passage) into the rectum and the large bowel. If any polyps (benign wart-like growths) are found, it is advised that they be removed at the time as cancer of the large bowel can arise from these growths. Most polyps can be removed by placing a wire snare around the base of the polyp and applying an electric current (polypectomy). After your Colonoscopy. After the procedure you will be monitored in Recovery until you are able to be assisted to a chair in the Recovery Lou
