Potential cost savings and capacity improvements of implementing the 2019 British Society of Gastroenterology post-polypectomy surveillance guideline in patients with low-risk adenomas
| Model | Follow-up with 5-year colonoscopy, n (%) | Total local cost over 5 years | Local cost saving over 5 years | Local colonoscopy capacity gained over 5 years, n |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 1 | ||||
| BSG 2010 guideline | 1,035 (100) | £438,498 | £0 | 0 |
| Model 2 | ||||
| BSG 2019 guideline: 5-year colonoscopy offered to patients <45 years | 148 (14.3) | £62,703 | £375, 795 | 887 |
| Model 3 | ||||
| BSG 2019 guideline: No 5-year colonoscopy offered to patients <45 years | 0 (0) | £0 | £438, 498 | 1,035 |
BSG = British Society of Gastroenterology.