Colorectal Surgery
Technology & Procedures
Local excision
A small area of colorectal cancer can usually be removed during colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy if it is confined to a very small area, such as a single polyp.
An incision in the abdomen is not needed for this type of surgery.
Polypectomy
A suspicious polyp can usually be removed during colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy.
An incision in the abdomen is not needed for this type of surgery.
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