Colonoscopy is at the heart of gastroenterology. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and it has become the central figure in the crusade against colorectal cancer. Seven gastroenterologists ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy ...

To prepare for your appointment, we encourage you to do the following: Fill out the registration forms below and bring them with you to your appointment. Review the patient instructions prior to your ...

FIT checks for blood in the stool, which can indicate the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps. Patients collect stool ...

AAAHC’s benchmarking study is based on clinical studies of YAG laser posterior capsulotomy surgeries between January and June 2018. The study includes 25 organizations with a combined 15,788 YAG laser ...

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A new price comparison study finds over 50% higher facility fees for commercially insured colonoscopies performed in hospitals rather than ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), suggesting that “money has ...

A recent article in the New York Times explored the growing use of anesthesiologist-administered anesthesia during colonoscopy and its impact on the cost of colonoscopy procedures. Traditionally, ...

Is the risk of a colonoscopy under these circumstances greater than the risk of my getting colon cancer due to Lynch syndrome ...

Colonoscopy cost The cost of a colonoscopy can vary greatly, but it is typically in the range of several thousand dollars. It may cost more if the doctor needs to remove an area of abnormal tissue.