“How are colon polyps treated?”

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“How are colon polyps treated?”

I am a 53 year old male. After my colonoscopy I was diagnosed with benign polyps. How are colon polyps treated?

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**Dr. Harvey Shub** Colon and Rectal Surgeon Orlando, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Harvey Shub Colon and Rectal Surgeon Orlando, FL

They are removed during colonoscopy by excision biopsy, snare cautery or electrocoagulation.

**Dr. Bradley Bennett** Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD · Accepted Answer

Dr. Bradley Bennett Colon & Rectal Surgeon Rockville, MD

There is no treatment. You just need to have your follow up colonoscopies and have them removed if discovered.