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Therapeutic colonoscopy.

K A Forde1

  • 1Department of Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York 10032.

World Journal of Surgery
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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Therapeutic colonoscopy offers a less invasive alternative to surgery for various conditions. It effectively manages bleeding, removes polyps, relieves obstructions, and extracts foreign bodies with high success rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Therapeutic colonoscopy is increasingly replacing traditional open surgery.
  • It addresses a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the applications and outcomes of therapeutic colonoscopy.
  • To highlight its efficacy in managing benign and malignant colorectal diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Endoscopic interventions including coagulation, resection, ablation, decompression, and foreign body extraction.
  • Utilized techniques such as monopolar, bipolar, laser coagulation, balloon dilation, and endoscopic debulking.

Main Results:

  • Hemostasis success rates range from 40-80% for vascular abnormalities; palliation of bleeding cancer up to 90%.

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  • Adenoma removal is highly successful; laser ablation manages complex cases.
  • Effective decompression for volvulus and ileus; stricture dilation and tumor obstruction relief achieved.

    • Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic colonoscopy is a versatile and effective tool for managing diverse colorectal pathologies.
    • It significantly reduces the need for invasive surgical procedures.
    • Morbidity rates vary by procedure, generally low for polypectomy but higher for complex palliation.