Prone Versus Left-sided Colonoscopy in Obese Patients
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