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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Endoscopic Surgery

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  • Colonic polyps are recognized precursors to colorectal cancer.
  • Complete excisional biopsy is the recommended principle for polyp resection.
  • Various endoscopic and surgical techniques exist for polyp removal.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare endoscopic (snare polypectomy, EMR, ESD) and surgical (CELS, open resection) modalities for colonic polyp excision.
  • To provide contemporary recommendations for selecting the appropriate technique based on polyp size and features.
  • To discuss risk factors for malignancy within polyps and implications for patient management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), colonic endolaparoscopic surgery (CELS), and surgical resection.
  • Analysis of comparative risks and benefits of each modality.
  • Evaluation of morphologically apparent risk factors for invasive malignancy in polyps.

Main Results:

  • Specific recommendations for modality choice are presented based on polyp characteristics.
  • Risk factors for invasive malignancy within polyps are detailed.
  • Comparative data on the risks and benefits of EMR, ESD, CELS, and surgical resection are reviewed.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of colonic polyp resection modality should be guided by polyp size, morphology, and suspected malignancy.
  • Understanding risk factors aids in appropriate management and surveillance strategies.
  • Optimal management balances complete resection with minimizing procedural risks.