Endoscopic resection of gastrointestinal polyps > 1 cm or multiple polyps

The article is professionally consulted by Doctor Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Gastrointestinal polyps are benign tumors ranging in size from 3-4 mm to 2-3 cm that arise on the surface of the stomach. Gastrointestinal polyps can be only 1-2, but there are cases where there are 5-10 or dozens of them. About 1% of the population has this disease. In these cases, polyps need to be removed endoscopically.

Endoscopic gastrointestinal polypectomy is the best treatment method (minimum invasiveness, little impact on the patient's health, most do not require hospitalization ...). Usually polyps in the rectum, colon, Gastric and duodenal polyps are less common. Removal of gastrointestinal polyps is also significant in preventing cancerous complications of these polyps.

All polyps are indicated for endoscopic resection. However, the indication should carefully consider the effectiveness of polypectomy and the risk of the procedure, especially in patients taking anticoagulants or in patients with serious comorbidities or a high probability of cancer. mailing .

3.1. Absolute contraindications Suspected intestinal perforation, peritonitis Acute colitis Cardiovascular collapse, respiratory instability Neck vertebrae injury 3.2. Relative contraindications Severe thrombocytopenia or other bleeding disorders Blood infections Recent history of gastrointestinal tract surgery Poisoning bowel dilation, intestinal obstruction Abdominal aortic aneurysm

4.1. Advantages It is a minimally invasive, local, safe, and painless treatment. Rapidly effective, preventing cancer complications and bleeding complications Patients can be treated as outpatients Low cost of treatment 4.2. Disadvantages Endoscopic gastrointestinal polypectomy is an invasive procedure, so there are also possible complications such as bleeding, perforation, although very low.

Gastrointestinal polyps are a procedure performed in modern and well-equipped endoscopic centers. Endoscopic polypectomy has become a routine technique at Vinmec Hai Phong.

Currently, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital is equipped with a synchronous system that has put into application the most modern gastrointestinal endoscopy system of Olympus, which is one of the best brands in the world of Olympus. - Japan. Narrow Banding Imaging (NBI) has made a breakthrough in the screening and diagnosis of cancers of the gastrointestinal tract (esophagus, stomach, duodenum, colon, rectum). early and very early stages. NBI endoscopic images have high resolution and contrast, so it is easy to detect small changes in color, morphology of cancerous and precancerous lesions that are difficult to detect with conventional endoscopy.
Under the supervision of a team of experienced doctors, the procedures are carried out seriously, regularly checked by someone, and always updated with the latest procedures and regulations in the world to ensure ensure the safety and quality of treatment for patients with gastrointestinal diseases.