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Last month 18 polyps were removed from colon. doctor will do another colonoscopy next year. he said if he finds polyps again i might need surgery?

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Dr. Cathleen London answered

Possibly: That is a lot of polyps! probably concerned about the integrity of your colon if they have to remove too much tissue or the possibility of cancer.

Answered 12/15/2020

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A member asked:

Last month 18 polyps were removed from colon. doctor will do another colonoscopy next year. he said if he finds polyps again i might need surgery?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cathleen London answered

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