Combined endoscopic and robotic-assisted transcolonic polypectomy as a novel technique for challenging polyp resection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colonoscopic resection of adenomatous polyps reduces mortality from colorectal cancer, which remains the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Most polyps can be removed endoscopically by cold snare resection, endoscopic mucosal resection, or endoscopic submucosal dissection. However, technically challenging polyps often require partial colectomy, which confers increased rates of morbidity and mortality. Emerging hybrid approaches such as combined endoscopic-laparoscopic techniques have been developed to manage benign, complex colonic polyps and reduce the need for surgical resection.

Objective

This paper describes a novel technique of combined endoscopic and robotic-assisted transcolonic polypectomy for the management of a benign, complex colon

SUBMITTER: Nghiem E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823725 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature