Accuracy of Endoscopists in Predicting Polyp Pathology

The study purpose is to assess the accuracy of experienced endoscopists at a community
hospital in predicting histological types of polyps resected at colonoscopy using white
light. The study will be conducted at Good Samaritan Hospital and TriHealth Surgery Center
West. Study participants include patients 50 years or older undergoing first-time screening
colonoscopy. This is an observational study and does not involve any patient interventions.
After completing the colonoscopy, the endoscopist will document their prediction of the polyp
type. The polyp type predicted by the endoscopist will be compared to the polyp type
documented in the pathology report to determine accuracy. It is estimated that study
enrollment will take 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Males and females

Exclusion Criteria:

- first degree relative diagnosed with colorectal carcinoma at age 59 or under

- New onset of iron deficiency anemia (within past 3 months)

- Abnormal imaging of colon within past 3 months

- Pregnant women

- Inadequate visualization reported by endoscopist