Polypectomy Techniques

Kelly T Wagner; Eleanor Fung

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2020.08.001

Polypectomy Techniques

Surg Clin North Am. 2020 Dec;100(6):1049-1067. doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2020.08.001. Epub 2020 Oct 2.

Authors

Kelly T Wagner¹, Eleanor Fung²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, 100 High Street D350, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA. Electronic address: Kelly.t.wagner@gmail.com.
² Department of Surgery, University at Buffalo, 462 Grider Street, DK Miller Building, 3rd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA.

PMID: 33128879
DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2020.08.001

Abstract

Polyps in the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract can be premalignant or malignant lesions that can be treated endoscopically in early stages to prevent morbidity and more invasive procedures. This article critically reviews the techniques available and provides recommendations for endoscopic polypectomy.

Keywords: Cold forceps; Cold snare; Hot snare; Polypectomy.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / instrumentation
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / standards*
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
Gastrointestinal Neoplasms / surgery*
Gastrointestinal Tract / anatomy & histology
Gastrointestinal Tract / surgery
Humans
Perioperative Care / standards
Polyps / diagnosis
Polyps / surgery*
Practice Guidelines as Topic / standards