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What is cervical polyp removal (polypectomy) like under anesthesia?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

SHORT&SIMPLE/RT HAND: It is a simple and easy outpatient procedure done by ENT surgeons, .

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Easy: It is a simple out patient procedure performed by a gynecologist with an anesthetic tailored to your needs.

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2018

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General: I have done these under general anesthesia. The patient will receive an IV in the holding area, then a light sedation will be given. Once in the or the patient will be gently put to sleep and then wake up in the recovery room.

Answered 7/16/2018

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A member asked:

What is cervical polyp removal (polypectomy) like under anesthesia?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Dr Rao and another doctor agreed

Dr. Richard Pollard answered

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