Received: 14-03-12 Accepted: 23-10-12 Abstract If asked when to remove a polyp, the answer should always be ALWAYS! The answer became this emphatic after polyps acquired such importance because they are largely responsible for the genesis of colorectal cancer. 80% of polyps are adenomas which have risks of malignancy which increase as their size increases. This risk is especially high when they are larger than 20 mm. Nevertheless, overall only 5% to 10% generate cancer. In this paper we intend to present the best practical approach and a range of strategies for resection for polyps considered to be difficult because of their morphological characteristics such as size, type, morphology, quantity and location. Polypectomy is a major medical advance of the twentieth century. In experienced hands, it is very safe, highly effective (90-97%) and decreases incidence of proven colorectal cancer by 80%.