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Procedure | Price Range | |
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Colonoscopy Cost Average | $1,000 - $3,300 | Free Quote |
Facility | City | Type |
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AdventHealth Surgery Center Wellswood | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Ambulatory Surgery Center | Brandon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hca Florida South Tampa Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
New Port Richey Surgery Center | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suncoast Medical Clinic | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Pediatric Surgery Centers | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
West Bay Surgery Center | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Specialty Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suncoast Specialty Surgery Center, | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mease Countryside Hospital | Safety Harbor | Acute Care Hospital |
Park Medical Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Anthonys Physicians Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Medical Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mariner Surgery Center | Spring Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hca Florida Pasadena Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Trinity Surgery Center | Trinity | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
New Tampa Surgery Center | Wesley Chapel | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bravera Health Brooksville | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
St Petersburg Endoscopy Center | St Petersburg | GI Diagnostic Center |
St Anthonys Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Holiday Surgery Center | Holiday | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Medical Clinic Special Procedures Center | Zephyrhills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hca Florida Brandon Hospital | Brandon | Acute Care Hospital |
Pasadena Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Usf Health Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tampa Bay Specialty Surgery Center | Pinellas Park | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Florida Hospital Zephyrhills | Zephyrhills | Acute Care Hospital |
Adventhealth Dade City | Dade City | Acute Care Hospital |
Seascape Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hernando Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Brooksville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Suncoast Outpatient Surgery Center | Spring Hill | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Surgery Center | Brandon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Adventhealth North Pinellas | Tarpon Springs | Acute Care Hospital |
Center for Special Surgery | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Armenia Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Largo Ambulatory Surgery Center | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Tampa General Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Hca Florida Northside Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Morton Plant North Bay Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Countryside Surgery Center | Clearwater | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Edward White Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
Hca Florida Bayonet Point Hospital | Hudson | Acute Care Hospital |
Town and Country Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Hca Florida Largo Hospital | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Pediatric Surgery Center -odessa | Odessa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hca Florida South Shore Hospital | Sun City Center | Acute Care Hospital |
Clearwater Endoscopy Center | Belleair | GI Diagnostic Center |
St Michaels Surgery Center | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Florida Baptist Hospital | Plant City | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Endoscopy and Surgery Center | Brooksville | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Same Day Surgery Centers of Florida | Zephyrhills | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bayonet Point Surgery and Endoscopy Center | Hudson | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
South Tampa Surgery Center | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Mease Dunedin Hospital | Dunedin | Acute Care Hospital |
Florida Hospital Carrollwood | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Hca Florida Oak Hill Hospital | Brooksville | Acute Care Hospital |
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Childrens Hospital |
Meadow Lane Surgery Center | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Joseph's Same Day Surgery | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Seven Springs Surgery Center | New Port Richey | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Belleair Surgery Center | Clearwater | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Journey Lite of West Florida | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Petersburg Surgery Center | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Morton Plant Hospital | Clearwater | Acute Care Hospital |
West Coast Endoscopy | Clearwater | GI Diagnostic Center |
Bayfront Same Day Surgery Center. | St Petersburg | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
St Lukes Surgical Center | Tarpon Springs | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Bay Area Physicians Surgery Center | Riverview | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Sun Coast Hospital | Largo | Acute Care Hospital |
Hca Florida Trinity Hospital | New Port Richey | Acute Care Hospital |
Ambulatory Surgery Center - Tampa | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
North Pinellas Surgery Center | Dundein | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Bardmoor Surgery | Largo | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Brandon Outpatient Surgery Center | Brandon | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Center for Specialized Surgery | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Hca Florida St Petersburg Hospital | Saint Petersburg | Acute Care Hospital |
St Josephs Hospital | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
Adventhealth Tampa | Tampa | Acute Care Hospital |
All Children's Surgikid of Florida | Tampa | Ambulatory Surgical Center |
Colonoscopy Introduction
A colonoscopy is a procedure which allows a doctor to view inside the large intestine (colon) using a tool called a colonoscope. A key advantage of the procedure is that, when needed, other instruments can be passed through the colonoscope. These may be used, for example, to painlessly remove a suspicious-looking growth or to biopsy, that is, take a small piece of tissue for further analysis. Although colonoscopy is the best test available to detect and treat abnormalities within the colon, other alternative procedures are abdominal x-ray, computed tomography (CT scan), abdominal ultrasound, barium enema, sigmoidoscopy and, more recently, an alternative is a Virtual colonoscopy. These exams, however, do not allow direct viewing of the colon, removal of polyps, or the completion of biopsies, so, if an abnormality is found during one of these procedures, a colonoscopy may still be required to biopsy or remove the abnormality.
Patient Preparation For A Colonoscopy
You will be given instructions in advance that will outline what you should and should not do in preparation for colonoscopy. Central to these instructions is the need to cleanse the intestinal tract, modify diet and manage medications; be sure to read and follow those instructions. It is particularly important to inform the physician of all medications or vitamins taken regularly or if you are pregnant (or think you might be pregnant) or if you have heart, lung or other medical conditions that may need special attention, and, finally, if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medications, aspirin, or other medications that affect blood clotting. Arrangements should be made for transportation after the surgery is complete.
What to expect during and after a Colonoscopy
The procedure takes about 30 minutes to perform and is seldom remembered by the sedated patient. The sedative and pain medication usually cause most patients to dose off during the procedure. An intravenous line is inserted into the arm to administer a sedative and a painkiller. Also, your heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen level will be monitored during the procedure. Once you are fully relaxed, you will be asked to lie on your left side with your knees bent towards your chest. Your doctor will first do a rectal exam with a gloved, lubricated finger; then the lubricated colonoscope will be gently inserted into the anus and gently advanced into the rectum and colon. As the scope is slowly and carefully passed, you may feel as if you need to move your bowels, and because air is introduced to help advance the scope, you may feel some cramping or fullness. Generally, however, there is little or no discomfort. The physician will examine the colon. If a polyp is seen, it may be removed, biopsied, or left alone until a subsequent operation is performed.
After the procedure is competed you will be taken to the recovery area and monitored until the medication has worn off. After recovery, the physician will explain the results to you, provide instructions on care and diet and then your driver will be allowed to take you home. It is normal to experience mild cramping or abdominal pressure following the exam. This usually subsides in an hour or so, after the air has been expelled. Notify your physician to report any of the following: fever and/or chills, frequent bloody stools, abdominal pain and/or bloating, inability to pass gas.
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