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  • Gastroenterology and Surgical Oncology

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  • Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer morbidity in the US.
  • Rectal polyps are more challenging to manage than colon polyps.
  • Concerns exist regarding piecemeal resection and achieving negative margins for rectal adenomas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current endoscopic and surgical management strategies for rectal polyps.
  • To discuss the role of advanced techniques in polyp removal.
  • To highlight considerations for patient selection in rectal polyp treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on endoscopic and surgical techniques for rectal polyps.
  • Discussion of transanal excision methods, including transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS).
  • Analysis of challenges in adenoma detection, resection, and margin control.
Keywords:
rectal adenomasrectal polypstransanal endoscopic microsurgerytransanal excision

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  • Endoscopic techniques have improved rectal adenoma detection and removal.
  • Transanal excision techniques offer options for benign polyps and early rectal cancers.
  • Proper patient selection is crucial for successful transanal endoscopic microsurgery.

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  • Management of rectal polyps requires careful consideration of endoscopic and surgical approaches.
  • Advanced techniques like TEMS are valuable but necessitate appropriate patient selection.
  • Further research may refine strategies for complete and safe rectal polyp resection.