Theme |
Update on Management of Colorectal Polyp |
Title |
Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Colorectal Neoplasms |
Author |
Tomofumi Akasaka |
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital |
Author |
Takeshi Yamashina |
Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Osaka Red Cross Hospital |
Author |
Taro Iwatsubo |
Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute |
Author |
Yoji Takeuchi |
Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute |
Author |
Hisashi Ishida |
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National Hospital Organization Osaka National Hospital |
Author |
Noriya Uedo |
Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka International Cancer Institute |
[ Summary ] |
Underwater EMR (UEMR) is a new hot snare polypectomy technique with electrocautery to remove gastrointestinal tumors without submucosal injection while filling the gastrointestinal lumen with water. We describe herein the advantages and disadvantages of UEMR for colorectal polyps ≥11 mm in size in comparison with that of conventional EMR. |