Learn About The Colonoscopy Procedure

A person in a white lab coat and blue gloves holds a small human torso model, closely examining the digestive system with a magnifying glass to illustrate concepts similar to those explored in a colonoscopy procedure.

  What is a Colonoscopy Procedure? A colonoscopy is a medical procedure in which a long, thin, flexible tube with a camera and a light attached (a colonoscope) is inserted into the rectal area and advanced through the large intestine (colon). This allows a physician to directly visualize the lining of the entire colon and look for abnormalities […]