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대장내시경 절제술 · Colonoscopic resection (polypectomy, EMR, ESD) · Surgery
Colonoscopic resection (polypectomy, EMR, ESD)
Polyps, adenomas and early cancers that qualify are removed directly during colonoscopy. In Korea people aged 50 and over have a fecal occult blood test every year, and a positive result leads to colonoscopy, so many lesions are removed before they turn cancerous or at an early stage.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| No surgical incision; Examination and treatment can be done in one go; The whole length of bowel is preserved | Only suitable for polyps, adenomas and early cancers that invade very shallowly; If the pathology of the removed tissue shows the lesion went beyond the limits, additional surgery is needed |
Used for
Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital