Recent advances in the management of large and complex colonic polyps

F1000Res. 2018 Mar 12:7:304. doi: 10.12688/f1000research.12930.1. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

The endoscopic management of large colonic polyps is a rapidly changing field. Rapid evolution in endoscopic techniques and skills has resulted in diminishing the role of surgery in the management of larger and complex polyps. This is resulting in organ preservation for many who otherwise would have undergone surgery. However, it also poses new challenges. This article reviews these new advances and the developments which are overcoming these difficulties.

Keywords: Colorectal cancer; colonic polyps; complex polyps; endoscopic management.

Publication types

  • Review

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The author(s) declared that no grants were involved in supporting this work.