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Will the polyp always be removed during my procedure?

Small polyps can often be removed during a standard procedure. If your bowel contains a large polyp or there are a lot of polyps in your bowel (colon), then the specialist may advise that you have a further procedure at a later date. This can be for a number of reasons: (i) so that we can talk to you in more detail about the procedure and what is involved. The risks associated with removing larger polyps can be higher than for smaller ones. Some larger or complex polyps require referral to a specialist who has a particular interest in this type of polyp, (ii) larger polyps often take longer to remove and so we need to arrange a longer time for the procedure, (iii) so that we can plan the best and safest way to remove the polyp.

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