Why the age shift — global data shows right-sided polyps appearing earlier; hence screening now starts at 45.

Prep made easy — split-dose PEG, flavoured with coconut water, clears the bowel while keeping electrolytes stable.

Inside the theatre — under propofol, Dr Chandu steers a 4K scope to the caecum in ≈ 9 min. CO₂ insufflation cuts post-procedure bloating.

Polyp removal on the spot — cold-snare for ≤ 6 mm adenomas; EMR for flat lesions. Histology arrives in 72 h.

Aftercare — light diet same day, return to work next morning. A normal result buys you a 10-year holiday from scoping.