Colorectal cancer, Polyps, Adenomas, Optical diagnosis, EMR
Conditions
Interventions
Training of endoscopists in optical diagnosis and endoscopic resection (EMR) of large, non-pedunculated colorectal polyps
Sponsors
Maastricht University Medical Center
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients, ≥18 years old, with large, non-pedunculated colorectal polyp(s) found during colonoscopy For endoscopists/centers: experienced colonoscopists (500 colonoscopies without supervision), availability of HD materials
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: For patients: unable to give informed consent For endoscopists: not qualified for the nationwide screening program
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Local recurrence rate after 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radical (R0) resection rate Complication rate Number of repeat colonoscopies Referral rate to surgery Patient satisfaction regarding clinical outcomes of endoscopic resection Cost-effectiveness | — |
Outcome results
None listed