Quality in screening colonoscopy: position statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE)

Abstract

Many countries in Europe are now introducing screening for colorectal cancer [1]. This considerable investment adds to national economic burdens and must be audited to demonstrate that it is cost-effective, well-targeted and of high quality. Spending more money, having more doctors, admitting more patients or having a nearby "center of excellence" does not necessarily result in improved outcomes.