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An Updated Meta-analysis of Studies Comparing Conventional to Underwater Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Colorectal Polyps

2022-05-21 gastroenterology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundUnderwater endoscopic mucosal resection (UEMR) is an emerging alternative to conventional endoscopic mucosal resection (CEMR). We intended to compare both techniques for colorectal polyp resection. MethodsA comprehensive search of several databases to identify studies published until November 2021 was performed. Inclusion criteria included studies comparing UEMR to CEMR in adult patients. The calculation was done by standard meta-analysis methodology, and heterogeneity was assessed us...

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