DRP Surgery offers advanced colonoscopy solutions to detect various conditions including colon cancer and polyps using specialized equipment and experienced staff. The procedure involves inserting a colonoscope for examination, and patients may experience mild post-procedure discomfort before returning home within a few hours. All procedures are supervised by Dr. Rajesh S. Padmanabhan, a board-certified surgeon.

2. DRP Surgery offers one of the most comprehensive arrays of technologically advanced
colonoscopy solutions at its facilities. Our innovative and specialized medical equipment and
facilities supported by a highly experienced medical staff ensure a quality, timely and quick
screening colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy is an examination of the inside of the rectum and entire colon using a colonoscope
to detect symptoms of many diseases such as colon cancer, bleeding, abdominal pain, colon
blockage, constipation and irritable bowel. Colonoscopy is exercised by a colonoscopy specialist
to evaluate the inside of the colon with a four foot long, flexible tube called colonoscope, a
camera and a source of light at its tip. During the examination, the tube is inserted into the
anus of the patient, and then advanced into the rectum and colon.

3. Why do you need a colonoscopy?
A colonoscopy can be used to detect cancer of the colon or
colon polyps. In addition, a colonoscopy may be recommended
to diagnose and treat colon and rectum diseases such as:
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Abdominal pain
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Anemia
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Bleeding symptoms
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Bowel movement changes
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Colon polyps
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Colorectal cancer screening
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Diarrhea
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Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Unexplained weight loss

4. Types of colonoscopy
Colonoscopy: It is a procedure that involves insertion of a
colonoscope into the large intestine through the anus. The
colonoscope contains a camera to transmit pictures of the inner
portion of the colon to a video screen.
Virtual colonoscopy: A computerized tomography (CT) scans
the large intestine using X-ray images. VC is not an actual
endoscopy procedure does not need any colonoscope to insert
into the large intestine.

5. Colonoscopy procedure
1) Insertion of an intravenous line into the back of your hand to
provide medications
2) Medications are given to provide deep sedation and feel no pain
3) Laying of the patient in a position that suits the procedure
4) Insertion of colonoscope through the anus and up into the colon
5) Withdrawal of the colonoscope and taking photographs
6) Removal of colon polyps, if found any
7) Sending tissue for analysis to determine if the polyp is cancerous

6. Immediately after the colonoscopy procedure,
you can expect
Bloating,
Gas, and
Mild cramping.
You may have something to drink and eat about one hour after you are
fully awake. Interestingly, you can go home after about four hours.
Whether you need a colonoscopy for the screening of colon cancer,
bleeding, abdominal pain, colon blockage, constipation or irritable bowel,
DRP Surgery delivers you the best colonoscopy solutions in the least
amount of time. At DRP Surgery, all colonoscopy procedures are done
under the supervision of Rajesh S Padmanabhan, MD, FACS, Fellow of the
American College of Surgeons and Board Certified by the American Board
of Surgery.

7. Testimonial:
I was so glad I had my colonoscopy with Dr. P. He found a small cancer
site before it became a large issue and…’
N. Borrego
Our Hospitals
Rajesh S Padmanabhan MD FACS Fellow of the American College of
Surgeons Certified by the American Board of Surgery 3125 Matlock Road
Suite #107
Arlington, TX 76015
Suite #107
Arlington, Texas 76015
Office: 817-466-7400
Fax: 817-465-6582
Efax: 817-719-9330
email Dr P:
drP@drPsurgery.com

8. Accepted Insurance
Accountable Health Plans
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Health Payors Organization
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PHCS
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