D E Beck1, R E Karulf. 1. Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, Louisiana 70121.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To describe the procedure for endoscopically removing sessile colonic polyps with laparoscopic assistance. METHODS: Technique description and retrospective review of experience. RESULTS: The technique has been used to successfully remove polypoid colonic lesions in three patients. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy allows complete excision of moderate-sized sessile polyps and may spare selected patients a colonic resection.
PURPOSE: To describe the procedure for endoscopically removing sessile colonic polyps with laparoscopic assistance. METHODS: Technique description and retrospective review of experience. RESULTS: The technique has been used to successfully remove polypoid colonic lesions in three patients. CONCLUSIONS: Laparoscopic-assisted polypectomy allows complete excision of moderate-sized sessile polyps and may spare selected patients a colonic resection.