title: [Endoscopic full-thickness resection of colorectal polyps].
abstract: With the introduction of a national screening program for colorectal cancer, an increasing number of colorectal neoplasias, including low-risk T1-carcinomas, is identified and resected endoscopically. Existing techniques for endoscopic resection do not always suffice. Currently, surgery is the only available option in these cases. Endoscopic full-thickness resection (eFTR) is a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for resection of non-lifting adenomas, adenomas in difficult-to-reach locations - such as the diverticulum - and for ensuring radical endoscopic resection in T1-carcinomas. The first results of research involving this new technique are promising. Prospective studies comparing the efficacy and safety of eFTR versus surgical resection are indicated.
authors.affiliation: Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep, locatie Alkmaar, afd. Maag-, Darm-, Leverziekten, Alkmaar.
authors.forename: Laurie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hageman
authors.forename: Jolanda
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Strebus
authors.forename: Bas W
authors.initials: BW
authors.lastname: van der Spek
mesh_terms: D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011127:Polyps / Q000601:surgery*; D011446:Prospective Studies