The Evolution of Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery Combined Endoscopic-Laparoscopic Approaches

Patients with benign colon polyps that are not amenable to endoscopic removal traditionally have undergone colon resection. Although endoscopic mucosal and submucosal dissection has been described for these polyps, the technique is not widely available and does not provide a solution for certain polyps. Polyp removal using combined endo-laparoscopic techniques may be an effective alternative in select patients.