Sigmoidoscopy (flexible)
Procedure where a flexible thin tube (fibreoptic scope) is inserted into the large bowel from the back passage. A biopsy may be taken and sent to the lab for microscopical assessment. It is used for investigation purposes to find ulcers, polyps, tumours, inflamed areas or bleeding.
- Speciality General Surgery, Miscellaneous
- Urgency elective, urgent
- Duration 15 to 30 min
- Blood Loss minimal
- Anaesthesia Monitoring only
- Anaesthesia II +/- Sedation
- Procedures Lateral position
- Pain mild (+)
- Post-op Pain II Tablets
- Hospital Stay Day Surgery (a few hours)
- Full Recovery 1 day
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