✦ COLON POLYPS · ENDOSCOPY

Polypectomy

Q: Are there any risks associated with polypectomy?

Post-polypectomy bleeding occurs in 1–2% of cases, usually self-limiting or treatable endoscopically. Perforation is very rare.

Q: What happens if the polyp is cancerous on histopathology?

If histopathology shows early cancer confined to the polyp with clear margins, polypectomy may be curative. Deeper invasion prompts MDT review.

Q: How soon after polypectomy can I eat normally?

A light diet is recommended for 24 hours after polypectomy. Normal diet resumes the following day.

Endoscopic removal of colon polyps during colonoscopy — the cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention.

15–30 Min TREATMENT DURATION

Day Care CARE SETTING

Endoscopic APPROACH

1–2 Days RECOVERY TIMELINE

What is Polypectomy?

Polypectomy is the endoscopic removal of polyps from the colon lining during colonoscopy. A snare wire passed through the colonoscope is looped around the polyp and tightened with electrocautery to remove and cauterise it simultaneously. Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi performs polypectomy during colonoscopy as a routine procedure. All removed polyps are retrieved and sent for histopathology, and a personalised surveillance interval is assigned based on polyp type and risk.

Suitable for all polyps identified during colonoscopy — regardless of size or type. Early removal prevents progression to colorectal cancer over the subsequent 10–15 years.

How the Procedure Works

Polyp Identification

Colonoscope advanced to the caecum and withdrawn carefully. All polyps identified, sized, and assessed by morphology using NBI technology.

Snare Placement

Polypectomy snare passed through the colonoscope working channel and looped around the polyp or its base under direct vision.

Snare Polypectomy

Snare tightened and electrocautery applied, removing the polyp and cauterising its base simultaneously to prevent bleeding.

Polyp Retrieval

Removed polyp retrieved using a net or suction for histopathological analysis in the same session.

Histopathological Analysis

All specimens sent for histopathology. Results guide a personalised surveillance interval — typically 1–5 years.

Outcomes

15–30 MinTREATMENT DURATION

Day CareCARE SETTING

EndoscopicAPPROACH

1–2 DaysRECOVERY TIMELINE

Who Needs This Treatment?

→Removes pre-cancerous adenomas before they develop into colorectal cancer
→Performed during the same colonoscopy — no separate procedure required
→No incisions, no general anaesthesia, no hospital admission — day procedure
→95%+ of colorectal cancers are preventable with timely polypectomy

Polypectomy is how we prevent colorectal cancer — not just detect it. Removing an adenoma today eliminates a cancer that would otherwise develop over the next 10–15 years.

— Dr. Tagore Mohan Grandhi, Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any risks associated with polypectomy?+

What happens if the polyp is cancerous on histopathology?+

How soon after polypectomy can I eat normally?+

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