Seek a Qualified Endoscopist Before Undergoing a Colonoscopy for Colorectal Cancer

A Canadian study released in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported that colonoscopy is associated with lower death rates, but raised concerns about detection of colorectal cancer on the right side of the colon. The study highlights the importance of seeking out an expertly-trained gastrointestinal endoscopist to perform a thorough colonoscopy. Patients must also take the bowel prep as directed by their physician allowing for a clear view of the colon to detect lesions.

Read the rest of the article on the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy website

Minnesota Gastroenterology’s Dr. John Allen responds to the report. Watch the video

All Minnesota Gastroenterology (MNGI) physicians are board-certified or board-eligible gastroenterologists and have successfully completed formal endoscopy training. According to the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, a physician should perform at least 100 colonoscopies annually. All MNGI gastroenterologists perform a minimum of 250 colonoscopy procedures annually, with some of our doctors completing as many as 1,000 colonoscopies each year. Minnesota Gastroenterology is a nationally recognized leader in health care quality and has been a pioneer in monitoring individual physician quality for many years. For more information on Minnesota Gastroenterology’s commitment to quality, click here.