Gastroenterology in India
Polypectomy
The surgical excision of a polyp is called a polypectomy. Open abdominal surgery can be used to remove colon polyps, although a colonoscopy is the procedure used most frequently. The endoscopist may use forceps to cut out a little polyp or a snare that burns through the polyp's base to remove a larger polyp. The surgical excision of a polyp is called a polypectomy. Open abdominal surgery can be used to remove colon polyps, although a colonoscopy is the procedure used most frequently. The endoscopist may use forceps to cut out a little polyp or a snare that burns through the polyp's base to remove a larger polyp.
In India:
Polypectomy is a surgical procedure to remove colon or rectal polyps. In India, it's commonly performed using endoscopic techniques with local anesthesia. The polyp is removed and sent for biopsy.
Additional:
India has a large number of well-equipped hospitals offering affordable polypectomy procedures. Waiting time can be from 1 to 3 weeks.
