HSP - hot snare polypectomy

Long designation

HSP = hot snare polypectomy ≈ Hot snare polypectomy

Meaning

Polypectomy (= removal of a polyp) by cutting a snare with a high-frequency current (so-called endocut).

Related terms

• EMR

External sources

• Olympus Video: EMR
• Heritage Video: Endocut