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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)?

Q: 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)?

: 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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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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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.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/1/2023

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A member asked:

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)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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