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Clin Colon Rectal Surg
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1770945
Review Article

Combined Endoscopy–Laparoscopy Surgery: When and How to Utilize This Tool

Jordan Wlodarczyk
1   Division of Colorectal Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California
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Abhinav Gupta
1   Division of Colorectal Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California
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Sang W. Lee
1   Division of Colorectal Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Norris Cancer Center, Los Angeles, California
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Abstract

Combined endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery (CELS) has been used to resect colon polyps since the 1990s. These colon-sparing techniques, however, have not yet been widely adopted. With the evolution of technology in both diagnosing and treating colon cancer, colorectal surgeons should strive for a diverse and complete armamentarium through which they can best serve their patients. In this article, we hope to provide clarity on CELS by discussing three topics: (1) the history and fruition of CELS; (2) the techniques involved in CELS; and (3) the utility of CELS within different clinical scenarios. Our goal is to educate readers and stimulate consideration of CELS in select patients who might benefit greatly from these techniques.

Keywords

endoscopic surgery - laparoscopic surgery - colorectal polyp


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Article published online:
21 July 2023

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