Management of the colonic polyps referred for surgery: an opportunity for improvement.

Purpose: To examine local practice for non-malignant polyps and to calculate morbidity and mortality associated with bowel resection for this indication.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted by reviewing our local gastrointestinal pathology database over a five-year period to identify colonic resections performed for benign polyps. Using search terms "polyp" and "adenoma," 272 cases were identified.

Annual colonoscopy volume and maintenance of competency for surgeons.

Introduction: To determine whether the annual case volume of general surgeons (greater or less than 200 colonoscopies) is associated with quality outcomes.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study involved all adults who underwent colonoscopy by a surgeon in the city of St. John's, NL, during the first 6 months of 2012.

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Indicators of Safety Compromise following Colonoscopy in Clinical Practice.

In 2012 the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology published 19 indicators of safety compromise. We studied the incidence of these indicators by reviewing all colonoscopies performed in St. John's, NL, between January 1, 2012, and June 30, 2012.

Effect of Colonoscopy Volume on Quality Indicators.

Background. The purpose of this study is to determine if colonoscopy quality is associated with the annual case volume of endoscopists. Methods.

Does the hands-on, technical training of residents in colonoscopy affect quality outcomes?

Introduction: The training of residents in colonoscopy has become an important topic as more attention is being paid to quality outcomes.

Purpose: To determine whether colonoscopy quality outcomes are adversely affected by allowing residents to perform colonoscopies under supervision.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was performed on all adults who underwent colonoscopy in the city of St.