PPP 192 - Colonoscopy with Dr Kostas Brooks

Gastroenterologist and three-time guest Dr Kostas Brooks returns for a discussion on colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening, and best practice care in Australia.

In this episode, we cover:

Home bowel cancer screening

The role of home-based faecal occult blood tests in early detection

How the program works in practice

What best practice looks like in screening and surveillance

Bowel preparation for colonoscopy

Why there is no single standard bowel preparation protocol

Practical tips to support patients to achieve optimal preparation

Key considerations for medicines before and after colonoscopy

What happens during a colonoscopy

Step-by-step overview of the procedure