Endoscopic Mucosal Resection: Why It's Performed
Our gastroenterologists are specially trained in EMR. They may use EMR to remove some precancerous and early-stage cancers from the esophagus or colon wall (the mucosa).
What is EGD with EMR?
Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a specialized therapeutic technique performed during an upper endoscopy (EGD) or colonoscopy to remove pre-cancerous, cancerous or other abnormal lesions from the lining of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
How long does an endoscopic mucosal resection take?
There usually is no pain associated with this procedure The procedure takes about 1-2 hours, but expect your visit to last an additional 2 to 3 hours to allow for pre-procedure preparation, and post-procedure recovery and follow-up with the doctor.
