Findings show similar incidence of colorectal cancer with colonoscopy at 3 and 5 years ...

Every year, around 1.9 million people worldwide are diagnosed with bowel cancer. To prevent the disease, many countries have ...

The Triton 1 can reach anywhere in the colon to screen for cancer as well as remove early-stage tumors and precancerous ...

FDA 510(k) clearance covers robotic colonoscopy for screening, surveillance, diagnostic evaluation, and advanced therapy ...

More evidence is needed to inform recommendations for intervals of colonoscopy surveillance after polyp removal. In this ...

If you're between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

A colonoscopy is a generally safe and effective preventive procedure to examine the colon for possible cancer, disease, or other growths. Complications are rare, but some people may experience chest ...

A single offhand comment to the intake nurse can quietly reclassify a zero-cost Medicare screening into a procedure that comes with a deductible and a 20% bill, and most patients never see it coming ...

Taking laxatives is an important step in preparing for a colonoscopy. Laxatives help empty the bowels so a doctor can examine the colon thoroughly. If a person forgets to take the laxative, they may ...

If you’re putting off your first colonoscopy, don’t. Take it from me: My first colonoscopy saved my life. It’s normal to be apprehensive before a medical procedure, especially this one: The prep is ...

Even if you've never had a colonoscopy, you may have heard about them. The prep work probably got your attention. It involves cleaning out your bowels with a laxative drink the night before. It ...

A recent study published in JAMA identified colorectal cancer as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans ...