Endoscopic electrosurgical polypectomies of the upper gastrointestinal tract

The electrosurgical removal of polypoid lesions from the upper gastrointestinal tract with the esophagogastroduodenoscope has proven to be safe, effective and relatively inexpensive procedure. Thirty polypectomies performed on 26 different patients are presented. Polyps were removed from the distal esophagus, stomach, duodenum and jejunum. There were no significant complications.