Background: Endoscopic polypectomy is the technique of choice for resection of colorectal polyps and has a major interest in the prevention of colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technique, results and tolerance of colonic polypectomy.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective study including 200 consecutive patients with colorectal polyps and who underwent therapeutic endoscopic polypectomy, performed at the endoscopy unit of the Military Hospital in Tunis, between december 2008 and december 2012.