Who Can Perform Anoscopy?

A rectal biopsy is usually performed during an anoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. These tests are outpatient procedures, meaning you'll be able to go home afterward. They're typically done by a gastroenterologist or surgeon.

Is anoscopy considered surgery?

Anoscopy is not a surgical procedure. It is a minimally invasive diagnostic procedure done in a doctor's office. The entire procedure may take 20-30 minutes.

Are you sedated for an anoscopy?

An anoscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that doesn't require too much time and doesn't require any sedatives. Before the procedure is conducted, your doctor will ask that you take off all of your undergarments and position yourself into a fetal position on the table or bend forward on the table.