title: Colonoscopy: Advanced and Emerging Techniques-A Review of Colonoscopic Approaches to Colorectal Conditions.
abstract: A complete colonoscopy is key in the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to a variety of colorectal diseases. Major challenges are incomplete polyp removal and missed polyps, particularly in the setting of a difficult colonoscopy. There are a variety of both well-established and newer techniques that have been developed to optimize polyp detection, perform complete polypectomy, and endoscopically treat various complications and conditions such as strictures and perforations. The objective of this article is to familiarize the colorectal surgeon with techniques utilized by advanced endoscopists.
authors.affiliation: Colorectal Surgery Program, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
authors.forename: Anjali S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.affiliation: Swedish Colon and Rectal Clinic, Seattle, Washington.
authors.forename: Jennifer Kim
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: chromoendography; colonic stents; colonoscopy; endoscopic submucosal dissection