Polypectomy with the Anchor Clip Technique: Technical Aspects Explained by an Expert

Abstract

Vessels of large colonic polyps often cause postpolypectomy hemorrhage. Preligation with endoloop increases the current density and coagulates more at the site of preligation as compared with at the site of polypectomy. Ligation of stalks after polypectomy is very difficult. The Anchor clip keeps the stalk after polypectomy; in addition, the Anchor clip also suppresses the rolling up, which makes it easy to ligate the stalk. The partially placed Anchor clip draws the electrical current, avoiding burn injury around the Endoclips at the site of the polypectomy. The Anchor clip technique allows easy and safe prevention of postpolypectomy hemorrhage. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.