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. 1993 Jul;36(7):693-5.
doi: 10.1007/BF02238598.

Laparoscopic-assisted full-thickness endoscopic polypectomy

D E Beck  1 , R E Karulf
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Laparoscopic-assisted full-thickness endoscopic polypectomy

D E Beck et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 1993 Jul.

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.

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