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
Emerging role of artificial intelligence in detection and diagnosis
Colorectal cancer in Australia
Prevalence and key risk factors
Who is most at risk and why
What happens next after a positive colonoscopy finding
Further reading
Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care - Colonoscopy Clinical Care Standard - https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/clinical-care-standards/colonoscopy
National Bowel Cancer Screening Program - https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-bowel-cancer-screening-program?language=en
Bowel Cancer Australia - Red Apple Day - https://redappleday.au/
