Colorectal polyps are premalignant lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract.Endoscopic polypectomy is an effective strategy to prevent colorectal cancer morbidity and more invasive procedures.Techniques for the end...Colorectal polyps are premalignant lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract.Endoscopic polypectomy is an effective strategy to prevent colorectal cancer morbidity and more invasive procedures.Techniques for the endoscopic resection of polyps keep evolving,and endoscopists are required to perform the most appropriate technique for each polyp.In this review,we outline the evaluation and classification of polyps,update the recommendations for optimal treatment,describe the polypectomy procedures and their strengths/weaknesses,and discuss the promising innovative methods or concepts.展开更多
基金study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China[grant number 81902394]Shanghai Dawnlight program[grant number 20CG07]Excellent Young Scholar Foundation of Zhongshan Hospital[grant number 2021ZSYQ08].
文摘Colorectal polyps are premalignant lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract.Endoscopic polypectomy is an effective strategy to prevent colorectal cancer morbidity and more invasive procedures.Techniques for the endoscopic resection of polyps keep evolving,and endoscopists are required to perform the most appropriate technique for each polyp.In this review,we outline the evaluation and classification of polyps,update the recommendations for optimal treatment,describe the polypectomy procedures and their strengths/weaknesses,and discuss the promising innovative methods or concepts.
