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  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine

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  • Colonoscopy is vital for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, but its effectiveness relies on endoscopist skill.
  • Variations in colonoscopist performance can lead to missed lesions, resulting in post-colonoscopy CRC (PCCRC).
  • High-quality colonoscopy is essential for maximizing CRC prevention benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the significance of colonoscopy quality indicators for improving CRC screening.
  • To highlight practices that enhance colonoscopist performance and reduce PCCRC.
  • To emphasize the role of adenoma detection rate (ADR) as a key quality metric.

Main Methods:

  • Review of key process indicators: bowel preparation, cecal intubation, and withdrawal time.
  • Focus on adenoma detection rate (ADR) as the primary quality metric and predictor of PCCRC.
  • Evaluation of interventions and technologies aimed at improving ADR, including withdrawal techniques and AI.

Main Results:

  • Key process indicators are linked to ADR and PCCRC risk.
  • Adenoma detection rate (ADR) is the most reliable predictor of PCCRC.
  • Serrated polyp detection is inversely associated with PCCRC risk.
  • Interventions like enhanced withdrawal techniques and technology increase ADR.
  • AI shows promise but fundamental techniques remain critical.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous improvement in colonoscopist performance is necessary for effective CRC prevention.
  • Understanding and implementing quality indicators are vital for daily practice.
  • High-quality colonoscopy, focusing on complete mucosal exposure, leads to better CRC prevention outcomes.