One of the most alarming statistics on colon cancer, which is the fourth most common in the United Kingdom is that diagnoses in people under 50 have increased by 50% compared to the 1990s.

As an invasive endoscope specializing in the removal of early cancers and large polyps, I observe an ever -increasing number of younger patients at the age of 30 and 40 with complex polyps and cancer. Often, patients have had mild symptoms, such as rectal bleeding. A timely investigation (colonoscopy) could have led to faster treatment. This increase in cases, however, is not just about the United Kingdom; growing indicators are now recorded worldwide, with developed countries more affected. Proper nutrition, avoiding processed foods and obesity and regular exercise help to properly function the colon. With evidence showing that colon cancer is affecting more and more young people, there is an urgent need for better information, prevention and early diagnosis.

S-ESD technique

This is a revolutionary endoscopic technique combined with advanced technology (Speedboat Ultra Slim). It treats, with a high rate of success, the removal of difficult and complex polyps in the large intestine, with benign characteristics regardless of size or position, but also with early invasive carcinoma. The main characteristic of the technique is the innovative approach that gives a new dimension to medical science and in particular endoscopic microsurgery.

This technique has been developed in the preparation of his doctoral dissertation
Dr. Zacharia P. Tsiamoulou at Imperial College University in London. In England, it is already used with great success at East Kent University Hospital.

This S-ESD know-how and technique is already implemented exclusively in Greece at HYGEIA Hospital (HHG Group, in the Department of Endoscopic Microsurgery, Interventional Croma Endoscopic Microsurgery- Increm) with significant comparative advantages and benefits to the patient in relation to other techniques. In particular:

• Total and effective (high success rate of 93%) Removal of complex and difficult polyps, regardless of size or fibrosis across the entire length of the colon
• painless and minimally invasive intervention without postoperative pain
• Minimization
• Quick recovery and return of patients to their daily lives within 24 hours

It is worth noting that the application of this technique greatly improves the quality of life of patients. There is no greater success for any medical technology than feeling, than satisfaction, to see your patients do well.