Clin Endosc.  2017 Jul;50(4):322-327. 10.5946/ce.2017.077.

Training in Endoscopy: Colonoscopy

• Jang HJ

• KMID: 2389236
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5946/ce.2017.077

Abstract

Colonoscopy is effective in reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with colorectal cancer (CRC). Interval cancers or post-colonoscopy CRCs, are cancers detected within the surveillance interval, or between 6-36 months after a clearing colonoscopy. The incidence of interval cancers is 3.4%-9.2% of all detected CRCs, as reported in population-based studies. Colonoscopy is a technically difficult procedure that is challenging to learn, and needs time and effort to gain competency. Therefore, trainee competence is a critical component of CRC screening and surveillance. Herein, we review the colonoscopy training methods and quality assessment metrics for colonoscopy competency.

Keyword

Colonoscopy; Education

MeSH Terms

Colonoscopy*
Colorectal Neoplasms
Education
Endoscopy*
Incidence
Mass Screening
Mental Competency
Mortality

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