{"id":72,"date":"2026-07-20T17:39:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lacolonrectalsurgeon.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2026-07-20T17:40:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T17:40:28","slug":"how-does-a-colonoscopy-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lacolonrectalsurgeon.com\/blog\/how-does-a-colonoscopy-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does a Colonoscopy Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a double board-certified colorectal surgeon and Director of the Colorectal Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai, <a href=\"\/meet-dr-murrell\/\">Dr. Zuri Murrell <\/a>gets asked about colonoscopies almost every single day. Most people know they need one eventually, but very few actually know how the technology works behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a lot of anxiety surrounding this exam, often simply because people don&#8217;t know what happens during the procedure. Behind the curtain, a <a href=\"\/additional-specialties\/colonoscopy\/\">colonoscopy<\/a> is a fascinating blend of high-definition video technology and proactive medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how a colonoscopy works on a clear, understandable level, and why it is one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Technology: A High-Tech Camera System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At its core, a colonoscopy is an internal visual inspection of the large intestine (the colon and rectum). Specialists perform this using a colonoscope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of the colonoscope as a specialized, ultra-flexible camera cable. It is roughly the thickness of a finger and contains three main components:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-Definition Light &amp; Lens:<\/strong> The tip has an LED light source and a microscopic camera lens that streams live, high-definition video to a monitor in the room, allowing the doctor to see the delicate lining of the colon in extraordinary detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Air &amp; Water Channels:<\/strong> The scope can puff a small, gentle amount of carbon dioxide gas ($\\text{CO}_2$) to expand the folds of the colon wall so nothing stays hidden. It can also spray a small stream of water to rinse away any tiny particles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A Mini Tool Channel:<\/strong> Inside the scope is a tiny hollow tube. This allows doctors to slide microscopic instruments through to safely remove tissue without needing any external incisions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Science of Prevention: Catching Issues Before They Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What distinguishes a colonoscopy from standard diagnostic imaging (such as CT scans) is that it is both diagnostic and What makes a colonoscopy unique compared to other medical tests is that it doesn&#8217;t just find problems, it fixes them on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colon cancer almost always starts as a polyp, a small, non-cancerous growth on the inner wall of the colon. Over 10 to 15 years, a benign polyp can slowly mutate into cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Power of Prevention: During a colonoscopy, if a polyp is found, Dr. Murrell can pass a microscopic wire loop (a snare) through the scope and remove it instantly. By taking that polyp out today, it is completely stopped from ever turning into cancer down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Specialists Evaluate During the Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While preventing colon cancer is the primary reason for routine screening, a colonoscopy also allows doctors to evaluate and diagnose several other common digestive conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD):<\/strong> Checking for signs of chronic inflammation, ulcers, or swelling linked to conditions like Crohn&#8217;s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Diverticular Disease:<\/strong> Inspecting for small outpouchings along the colon wall (diverticula) that can sometimes become inflamed or bleed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sources of Bleeding or Discomfort:<\/strong> Pinpointing the exact cause of unexplained abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, or rectal bleeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Expert Hands Make All the Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From navigating the colon&#8217;s natural curves to identifying microscopic tissue changes, performing a colonoscopy is a skill honed through years of specialized medical training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A high-quality exam relies on two main factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Thorough Inspection:<\/strong> Carefully examining every hidden fold of the tissue as the camera moves through the colon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gentle Technique:<\/strong> Ensuring the patient remains completely comfortable, safe, and relaxed under mild sedation throughout the entire process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restoring Comfort and Confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A colonoscopy is a quick, painless procedure that gives patients something priceless: total peace of mind about their digestive health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the offices of Dr. Zuri Murrell in Beverly Hills and Los Alamitos, the team combines world-class surgical expertise with warm, compassionate, and personalized care. For anyone due for a regular screening or who has questions about colon health, the practice is here to walk patients through every single step with comfort and confidence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a double board-certified colorectal surgeon and Director of the Colorectal Cancer Program at Cedars-Sinai, Dr. Zuri Murrell gets asked about colonoscopies almost every single day. Most people know they need one eventually, but very few actually know how the technology works behind the scenes. There is a lot of anxiety surrounding this exam, often &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lacolonrectalsurgeon.com\/blog\/how-does-a-colonoscopy-work\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Does a Colonoscopy Work?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":73,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-72","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How Does a Colonoscopy Work? - Zuri A. 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