Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 59, Issue 6 , Pages 716-719, May 2004

A novel endoscopic device for retrieval of polyps resected from the colon and rectum

Current affiliations: Division of Digestive Endoscopy and Gastrointestinal Oncology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, Chiba, Japan, Division of Endoscopy, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan

Received 29 September 2003; received in revised form 8 December 2003; accepted 14 January 2004.

Abstract 

Background

Retrieval of polyps resected from the colorectum is time consuming, despite the availability of various devices, such as grasping forceps, nets, and suction traps, for this purpose. A novel device for retrieval of polyps was developed and tested.

Methods

Patients with polyp(s) less than or equal to 6 mm in diameter were included in this study. The effectiveness of the device for polyp retrieval was evaluated.

Observations

In total, 180 of 184 polyps were retrieved from 100 patients. Four polyp specimens (2.2%) were lost after polypectomy. None of the retrieved specimens were damaged. All retrieved polyps could be assessed histopathologically, and a definitive diagnosis was made.

Conclusions

The newly developed device proved to be reliable when used in clinical practice.

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PII: S0016-5107(04)00294-9

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 59, Issue 6 , Pages 716-719, May 2004

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