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Colonoscopic Polypectomy: Current Techniques and Controversies

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Colonoscopic polypectomy is an efficacious method for the prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC); indeed, removing cancer precursor polyps reduces CRC incidence and mortality. Several techniques that have been developed to remove polyps are selected according to the polyp size, shape, and type. The goals of colonoscopic polypectomy are complete resection and retrieval of precancerous lesions in a safe way.

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Monica, F., Pecoraro, G.M. (2018). Colonoscopic Polypectomy: Current Techniques and Controversies. In: Facciorusso, A., Muscatiello, N. (eds) Colon Polypectomy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59457-6_4

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