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Colonoscopy Procedure
Educational only: videos on MedicalVideos.com are for general information and are not medical advice. Always consult your own doctor about your health.
The camera sends images to an external monitor so the doctor can study the inside of your colon. The doctor can also insert instruments through the channel to take tissue samples (biopsies) or remove polyps or other areas of abnormal tissue. A colonoscopy typically takes about 20 minutes to an hour.
This video in 30 seconds
This video covers the colonoscopy procedure, in which a camera sends images of the inside of the colon to an external monitor. It describes how instruments can be passed through the scope to take tissue samples or remove polyps and other abnormal tissue.
Key points
- Images from the camera are described as being sent to an external monitor so the doctor can study the inside of the colon
- Instruments are described as being inserted through a channel in the scope
- Taking tissue samples, called biopsies, is described
- Removal of polyps or other areas of abnormal tissue is described
Video Overview
This video presents “Colonoscopy Procedure” — The camera sends images to an external monitor so the doctor can study the inside of your colon. The doctor can also insert instruments through the channel to take tissue samples (biopsies) or remove polyps or other areas of abnormal. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
From our Gastroenterology collection: Endoscopy, colonoscopy, liver and digestive disorders — procedures and conditions explained step by step. Browse all Gastroenterology videos →
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