Colorectal cancer screening and endoscopic polypectomy can reduce colorectal cancer mortality and are now recommended by many national guidelines. Sling polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) are the established standards of treatment for polyp removal.

Endoscopic polypectomy and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) are the established standards of treatment for colorectal polyps. Cold snare resection is the emerging standard for the treatment of smaller polyps (<5 mm) and may also be appropriate for the removal of noncancerous polyps up to 9 mm. This approach avoids thermal injury, reduces procedure time, and may reduce the risk of late bleeding.