Supine Colonoscopy: An Advantage over Left Lateral in Synchronous Proctological Surgery.

Background: Repositioning sedated or anesthetized patients between colonoscopy and further surgical procedures is potentially unsafe and time consuming. We aim to show that colonoscopy performed in the modified lithotomy position offers surgical, anesthetic, and patient advantage.

Methods: Patients presenting for colonoscopy and a synchronous surgical procedure between May 2013 and August 2014 were prospectively included.