Per anal excision of large rectal adenomas using an endoscopic stapler.
Large rectal adenomas can be approached per-anally by open excision or by transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEMS). We describe the adaptation of an endoscopic linear stapler-cutter for per anal excision of rectal polyps. It can be used for difficult polyps with minimal risk of complications and is easier and more accessible than TEMS.
Allison
S I
SI
Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
Adedeji
A
A
Varma
J S
JS
D000236:Adenoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D020685:Colonoscopes; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013525:Surgical Instruments