Is There an Indication for Surgical Resection in Colorectal Adenoma?

Overview

Journal Viszeralmedizin

Publisher Karger

Date 2015 Aug 20

PMID 26288581

Authors

Stefan Ruth

Johann Spatz

Matthias Anthuber

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Abstract

Background: Due to the adenoma-carcinoma sequence, complete removal of colorectal polyps is essential.

Method: This article analyzes the role of surgery in the removal of colorectal adenoma.

Results: Nowadays, most adenomas are removed properly by endoscopic methods. Also in the resection of giant polyps and recurrent adenoma endoscopic data is convincing. Therefore, surgical resection of colorectal adenomas is required in the case of endoscopic inaccessibility. Reasons for this may be the location of the polyp, incomplete endoscopic resection, or suspected malignancy. Endoscopic or limited surgical resection of malignant adenomas is acceptable only if 'low-risk' criteria are fulfilled. Otherwise oncologic radical resection is recommended. In general, radical resection is also necessary in the case of polyps that are not suitable for endoscopic removal, because here the rate of colorectal carcinoma is high.

Conclusion: If a surgical approach is necessary, minimally invasive surgery in the hands of an experienced laparoscopic surgeon is a suitable option. Adenomas in the lower two thirds of the rectum are suitable for transanal full-thickness resection. This is done by conventional resection or transanal endoscopic microsurgery. The histopathological preparation of these specimens provides diagnostic and therapeutic benefits, particularly compared to piecemeal resection of early carcinoma.

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