Generally, polyps are more common on the left side of the colon (the sigmoid colon and descending colon) compared to the ...

They will insert the sigmoidoscope through the rectum and pass it into your sigmoid colon ... If the doctor found any growths, or polyps, during the procedure, you may get a biopsy (removal ...

A polyp, if left alone ... a colonoscopy but less invasive as it only looks at the lower part of the colon (sigmoid colon).