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Clinical Update September 2009 Alternative to Colectomy Story

Clinical Update - September 2009

Hybrid Procedure Offers a Less Invasive Alternative to Colectomy
A new, minimally invasive procedure that is a hybrid of colonoscopy and laparoscopy is proving to be a safe and effective alternative to open colectomy (removal of part of the colon) for patients with benign colon polyps that are not removable endoscopically.

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