title: Laparoscopy-assisted colonoscopic polypectomy.
abstract: One of the most feared complications in the removal of moderate-sized or large sessile polyps is colonic perforation. Complete colonoscopic total excision of these kinds of polyps can be safely undertaken using laparoscopic assistance, which enables prompt diagnosis and treatment of perforation. Laparoscopy-assisted endoscopic polyp excision can be safely performed, avoiding critical septic complications and can also help in the selection of patients to appropriate colonic resection without increasing morbidity or mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University Hospital, University of São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Averbach
authors.forename: R V
authors.initials: RV
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: de Barros
authors.forename: N T
authors.initials: NT
authors.lastname: Kawahara
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Pereira
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Tolosa
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries; D003111:Colonic Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D006801:Humans; D007431:Intraoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D010535:Laparoscopy