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Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures
  • Surgical Technology

Background:

  • Rectal polyp resection is crucial for preventing colorectal cancer.
  • Existing methods like endoscopy or conventional transanal surgery have limitations.
  • Transanal Endoscopic Microsurgery (TEM) is effective but requires specialized, costly equipment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel hybrid transanal excision technique for rectal polyps.
  • To evaluate its feasibility as an alternative to TEM.
  • To provide a cost-effective solution for polyp removal.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized laparoscopic instrumentation and a single incision laparoscopic port.
  • Applied technology originally developed for abdominal procedures.
  • Performed excision through the natural orifice of the rectum.

Main Results:

  • The technique enables transanal polyp resection.
  • It serves as a viable alternative when endoscopic or conventional transanal removal is not feasible.
  • It avoids the need for sophisticated and expensive TEM instrumentation.

Conclusions:

  • The described hybrid transanal excision is a novel and practical approach for rectal polyp removal.
  • This method offers a more accessible and economical option compared to TEM.
  • It expands the armamentarium for managing rectal lesions.