Surveillance after piecemeal EMR of 15 mm polyp (no HGD)?

A) 3 months

B) 6 months

C) 12 months

D) 36 months

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The answer is

B) 6 months

Even without high-grade dysplasia, piecemeal resection increases local recurrence risk. Guidelines (e.g., ESGE) recommend a first surveillance colonoscopy at 6 months for piecemeal EMR, regardless of initial histology.

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