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If it were your own choice, would you decide on a sessile colon polyp (maybe precancerous) be removed by an oncology surgeon or by another that is experienced in endoscopy mucosal resection? (gastro md did colonoscopy but decided not to remove)?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Individual providers in both specialties may have more or less skill for such procedures. Follow your gastroenterologist's advice as to her preferred provider(s) in your medical community.
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Answered Jul 17, 2022
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