What is Colonoscopy?

Colonoscopy is a procedure in which a doctor examines the insides of the colon ( large intestine ) using a colonoscope. The colonoscope is a long, flexible narrow tube with light and camera on one end. This end is inserted into the rectum via the anal opening, and advanced into the large intestine all the way to the caecum ( first part of the colon )

It is the best method to diagnose/detect lesions of the colon.