Polypectomy

Polyps are growths that develop on the inner lining of the digestive tract, most often in the colon. Most are benign, but some can progress over time: their removal, called polypectomy, is the best prevention against colorectal cancer. Polypectomy is performed during a colonoscopy or an upper endoscopy, without any incision: the polyp is grasped with a snare passed through the endoscope, then cut at its base. Each removed polyp is sent for histopathological analysis, which determines its nature and guides the subsequent surveillance schedule. At Clinique Pasteur Tunis, polypectomy is performed on a day-case basis, under sedation or anesthesia, in an endoscopy suite equipped with modern resection equipment. The patient goes home the same day with their report and follow-up instructions.