Advanced endoscopic resection techniques allow curative treatment of difficult colonic lesions and avoid the need for surgery in certain cases. If endoscopic resection is indicated, the choice of the most appropriate resection technique depends on lesion characteristics and endoscopist expertise.
Keywords: Advanced endoscopic resection; Colonoscopy; Colorectal cancer; Endoscopic mucosal resection; Endoscopic submucosal dissection.
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