The Most Common Types Of Colon Polyps And Polyp Disorders

Hyperplastic Polyps

Hyperplastic polyps are another common type and are typically benign. The usual treatment is a polypectomy or removal. A camera and electrified wire are inserted anally to remove small polyps, but larger ones must be removed using a similar process, except through the abdomen. Another removal process requiring an abdominal incision is called a laparotomy. Rarely, the colon and rectum are entirely removed if numerous polyps inhibit them, through a procedure called a total resection.