GI Now for Group Practice-Tech Talk: Cold Snare Polypectomy with Cyrus Piraka, MD

Tech Talk: Cold Snare Polypectomy with Cyrus Piraka, MD

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Video Summary

In this episode of Tech Talks, Dr. Cyrus Piraka discusses cold snare polypectomy during colonoscopy. He explains that cold snare polypectomy provides a high level of efficacy and safety compared to other techniques. It allows for the removal of the entire polyp with a cup of normal tissue, reducing the risk of adverse events such as post polypectomy syndrome and perforation. Dr. Piraka demonstrates the technical approach to removing a polyp using a specialized snare called the X-Acto snare, which is designed for cold snare resection. He emphasizes the importance of optimizing scope position and properly positioning the snare around the polyp before closing it. The video was produced by US Endoscopy as part of the ASG Tech Talks.

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Tech Talks

cold snare polypectomy

colonoscopy

efficacy and safety

X-Acto snare