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  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Endoscopic Surgery

Background:

  • Colectomy for advanced colon adenomas carries significant risks.
  • Endoscopic resection techniques are emerging as alternatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for advanced adenomas.
  • To assess the rate of colectomy avoidance in patients treated with endoscopic resection.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients with advanced adenomas.
  • Analysis of successful endoscopic resections versus subsequent colectomies.
  • Data collected over a 4-year period.

Main Results:

  • 87% of patients (40/46) successfully underwent endoscopic resection.
  • 21.6% of patients (10/46) ultimately required surgery for various reasons.
  • Reasons for surgery included inability to resect, invasive cancer, complications, and recurrence.

Conclusions:

  • EMR and ESD are effective alternatives to colectomy for select advanced adenoma patients.
  • Increased adoption of advanced endoscopic techniques can lower colectomy rates for benign colorectal disease.