What Are Colon Polyps?
9. Common Treatment
The most common way to treat polyps, non-cancerous and cancerous, is by removing them. During a colonoscopy, a polypectomy is performed to remove polyps. Depending on the mass’s size, the doctor may use a wire loop to cut and remove it. In some cases, the polyp may be left intact and only a sample taken for biopsy.
When the doctor is unsure if colon cancer has spread, a section of the colon adjacent to the malignant polyp may also be taken. Polyps that cannot be taken via a polypectomy may require laparoscopic surgery.
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