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When intestinal polyps are detected, their removal is generally recommended. The treatment method to be applied may vary according to the type, size, and number of the polyp.
Polypectomy: This method involves the removal of a polyp from the large intestine using forceps or a wire loop. If the polyp is larger than 1 centimeter, a fluid may be injected beneath the polyp to separate it from surrounding tissues and ensure safe removal.
Minimal Invasive Surgery: Polyps found during colon or rectum screening that are too large or cannot be safely removed endoscopically are typically removed using laparoscopic methods, also known as minimal invasive surgery.
Total Colectomy (Removal of Colon and Rectum): In the presence of rare hereditary diseases such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), complete removal of the colon and rectum (total proctocolectomy) may be necessary. For individuals with such genetic predisposition, this surgical intervention is often the most effective way to minimize the risk of colon cancer.
If an infection is present along with the polyps, antibiotic treatment may be administered. However, if polyps do not respond to medication or pose a risk of cancer, surgical intervention becomes necessary.
What are Polyp Treatment and Polyp Surgery?
Polypectomy: This method involves the removal of a polyp from the large intestine using forceps or a wire loop. If the polyp is larger than 1 centimeter, a fluid may be injected beneath the polyp to separate it from surrounding tissues and ensure safe removal.
Minimal Invasive Surgery: Polyps found during colon or rectum screening that are too large or cannot be safely removed endoscopically are typically removed using laparoscopic methods, also known as minimal invasive surgery.
Total Colectomy (Removal of Colon and Rectum): In the presence of rare hereditary diseases such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), complete removal of the colon and rectum (total proctocolectomy) may be necessary. For individuals with such genetic predisposition, this surgical intervention is often the most effective way to minimize the risk of colon cancer.
If an infection is present along with the polyps, antibiotic treatment may be administered. However, if polyps do not respond to medication or pose a risk of cancer, surgical intervention becomes necessary.