Adherence to surveillance guidelines following colonic polypectomy is abysmal

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the one of the most common cancers in the world with significant physical, financial, and psychological burdens to the patients, their families and societies as well (1). Screening for CRC has been proven to improve oncological outcomes and is strongly recommended in numerous countries worldwide (2-4). The removal of colonic adenomatous polyps via colonoscopy prevents the development of CRC