The cold snare polypectomy technique is performed via the following method: After inspection of the polyp, the snare is used to encircle the polyp with a few millimeter rim of surrounding normal mucosa. The cold snare is used to mechanically transect the polyp without tenting. Thereafter, the resected polyp specimen is suctioned through the colonoscope channel into a trap and retrieval is documented. Next, the polypectomy site is vigorously irrigated and visually inspected for evidence of residual polypoid tissue. If polypoid tissue is still suspected, additional snare excision is performed. The total number of snare excisions required for visual completion of polypectomy is recorded.