Prone Versus Left-sided Colonoscopy in Obese Patients

For obese patients, a randomized trial aimed at determining whether colonoscopy performance and patient comfort is improved if a patient is in the prone position (lay on their abdomen) versus the traditional left-sided position.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI >30kg/m2
• Elective Colonoscopy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with prior colonic resection, strictures, or known colonic or intra-abdominal malignancy.
• Patients who are scheduled to have monitored or general anesthesia for their procedure.
• Emergency colonoscopy
• Inadequate preparation of the colon as assessed during colonoscopy