Copyright
©2009 The WJG Press and Baishideng. All rights reserved.
World J Gastroenterol. Aug 21, 2009; 15(31): 3851-3854
Published online Aug 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3851
Published online Aug 21, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.3851
Surgical resection of rectal adenoma: A rapid review
Damian Casadesus, Calixto Garcia Hospital, J and University, Vedado, Havana, 10600, Cuba
Author contributions: Casadesus D contributed all to this paper.
Correspondence to: Damian Casadesus, MD, PhD, Calixto Garcia Hospital, J and University, Vedado, Havana, 10600, Cuba. dcasadesus@hotmail.com
Telephone: +53-7-552197
Fax: +53-7-332197
Received: August 29, 2008
Revised: July 17, 2009
Accepted: July 24, 2009
Published online: August 21, 2009
Revised: July 17, 2009
Accepted: July 24, 2009
Published online: August 21, 2009
Abstract
Transanal excision (TE), endoscopic transanal resection (ETAR) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) can be used to remove adenomatous polyps. However, their use is limited by the size or location of the tumor. TE is limited to the lower rectum, TEM offers better access to lesions in the middle and upper rectum, and ETAR is used less frequently than it deserves for resection of rectal lesions.
Keywords: Adenoma; Colorectal surgery; Endoscopy; Gastrointestinal; Microsurgery; Rectal neoplasms