A special Endoscopy Unit at Lankenau Hospital provides state-of-the-art procedures that allow direct visualization and biopsy of the intestinal tract and therapeutic interventions such as the removal of tumors and gallstones, dilation of strictures, and control of bleeding.

The Lankenau Hospital Endoscopy Unit also offers colonoscopy in a warm and compassionate hospital setting.  Tests, such as a colonoscopy, can find polyps and remove them before they become cancerous. Colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) can be prevented and treated successfully if detected early.  Routine screening offers the best method of discovering colorectal cancer at a treatable stage.   The American Cancer Society recommends screening colonoscopy should begin at age 50 for both men and women and most major healthcare insurance providers cover the screening colonoscopy. Our highly-trained physicians, anesthesiologists and staff have over 25 years experience in performing colonoscopy, ensuring the optimum in patient comfort and high quality results in the safest surrounding.   

Don't Delay….Call Us Today to Schedule your Screening Colonoscopy: 610-560-1646.

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