- Recommendation ID
- CG118/1
- Question
- Surveillance programmes for people at increased risk of colorectal cancer:- How effective are colonoscopic surveillance programmes in improving overall survival and cancer-related survival in people at increased risk of colorectal cancer?
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) - Why this is important:- There is no evidence from randomised controlled trials (RCTs) on the effectiveness of colonoscopic surveillance programmes in improving survival in people at increased risk of colorectal cancer. Although there is some observational evidence in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is no evidence in people after adenoma removal. RCTs should be undertaken to determine the comparative effect of different surveillance programmes on survival (preferably with a follow-up of 5 years and longer) and quality of life in people at increased risk of colorectal cancer because of IBD or adenomas. Such trials should also assess any differential effects associated with risk category (as defined in this guideline).
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Colorectal cancer prevention: colonoscopic surveillance in adults with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease or adenomas
- Number
- CG118
- Date issued
- March 2011
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |