Videos of Dr Edward John Despott

Endoscopic polyp removal - How polypectomies can prevent cancer - Online interview

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Most polyps in the bowel are harmless but some can develop into colon cancer. Fortunately it's possible to remove polyps before this unfortunate eventuality occurs. Here to provide a detailed look into endoscopic polyp removal and why screening is so important to preventing bowel cancer, is leading gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist Dr Edward John Despott. 00:04 How is an endoscopic polyp removal procedure typically performed? 05:05 What should patients know about it before undergoing the procedure? 07:19 How successful is it in relation to removing polyps? 08:12 Are there any potential side effects/complications after undergoing an endoscopic polyp removal? 09:11 How long does it take? How safe is it? And is it painful? If you would like to book an appointment with Dr Despott, you can do so here: https://www.topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/edward-john-despott ✔ Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/3fSrqXb ✔ Follow us on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3t5kGsW ✔ Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/39TidKh