Principles for Evaluation of Surveillance after Removal of Colorectal Polyps: Recommendations from the World Endoscopy Organization

Colorectal polyps such as adenomas and serrated polyps are precursors for colorectal cancer (CRC). Therefore, removal of such polyps reduces CRC risk.1 Patients who had adenomas or serrated polyps removed at colonoscopy are believed to be at increased risk of developing more polyps later in life and eventually CRC.2,3 Thus, colonoscopy surveillance after polyp removal is currently recommended.4

Source: Gastroenterology - March 29, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Matt Rutter, Michael Bretthauer, Cesare Hassan, Rodrigo Jover, WEO Surveillance Working Group Tags: Commentary Source Type: research