Endoscopic removal of large colon polyps - UpToDate

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Endoscopic removal of large colorectal polyps Authors:Uwe Seitz, MDSabine Bohnacker, MDKenneth F Binmoeller, MD, MASGE, FACG Section Editor:John R Saltzman, MD, MASGE, FACG, AGAF, FACP Deputy Editor:Claire Meyer, MD Literature review current through: Aug 2026. This topic last updated: Mar 05, 2026. INTRODUCTION The removal of large colon polyps during endoscopy raises a number of concerns, including the risk of the procedure and the possibility of inadequate polypectomy. The latter is particularly concerning since large polyps have an increased risk of harboring invasive carcinoma…

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