title: Per anal excision of large rectal adenomas using an endoscopic stapler.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
authors.forename: S I
authors.initials: SI
authors.lastname: Allison
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Adedeji
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Varma
mesh_terms: 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