Timing and Frequency of Surveillance Colonoscopies After Resection for Colorectal Cancer in Queensland, Australia: A Retrospective 10‐Year Analysis
Most post-resection surveillance colonoscopies for patients with colorectal cancer are performed earlier than recommended. Since colonoscopies in patients at low risk of cancer recurrence were generally performed too early, there is evidence of the potential overuse of healthcare resources and the opportunity to improve hospital efficiency.
Authors
- Louisa Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3159-4249)
- Katharina Merollini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1369-7663)
- Yiu Ming Ho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4774-3317)
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- University of the Sunshine Coast (AU)
- Cancer Council Queensland (AU)
- Sunshine Coast University Hospital (AU)
- Prince Charles Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JGH Open
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jgh3.70266
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- University of Queensland