Are all polyps removed during a colonoscopy?

Yes: During colonoscopy, if suspicious polyps are seen, they are removed. Histology is the only sure way of knowing if it is a benign or adenomatous polyp.

Yes: We remove polyps because they can become cancerour.

Usually yes: Usually the goal is to remove all polyps that are visualized. However in certain occasions, the endoscopist may not be able to do it (if the polyp is too big) or if there is a high risk of bleeding (person is on antiplatelets or blood thinners).