Polypectomy

Endoscopic image of a colonic polyp. (WC/Holland)

Polypectomy is the removal of a polyp.

In the context of gastroenterology:

Preferred technique	Polyp size
Cold forceps or cold snare	small
Hot snare	large (>= 1 cm)

See also

• Gastrointestinal polyps.
• Polyps.
• Polypectomy scar.