Endoscopic resection offers safe alternative to colectomy.

Endoscopic techniques, including mucosal resection and submucosal dissection, provide effective treatment for dysplastic lesions in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This retrospective analysis of 50 IBD patients revealed that endoscopic resection results in favorable short-term outcomes and organ preservation, presenting a safe alternative to colectomy. The cohort consisted of predominantly middle-aged males, with diverse resection methods employed and promising results observed in addressing colorectal dysplasia.

Journal Article by Alipouriani A, Holubar SD (…) Gorgun E et 5 al. in J Gastrointest Surg

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