Colonic polypectomy is the removal of colorectal polyps to prevent them from developing into cancer. Polyps can be removed endoscopically during colonoscopy or esophagogastroduodenoscopy, or surgically when they are too large for endoscopic removal; the specific technique used depends on the size, shape, and histological type of the polyp, which may be biopsied and examined beforehand to determine whether removal is needed.
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Colonic polypectomy is the removal of colorectal polyps in order to prevent them from turning cancerous.
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