Research Article

The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs

Volume: 17 Number: 58 August 23, 2026
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The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs

Abstract

Objective: Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality, and screening colonoscopies are crucial for early diagnosis and treatment. This study evaluates the quality of colonoscopies performed by general surgeons in a single center based on international standards. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of colonoscopies performed by general surgeons between 1 January 2023 and 1 January 2025. Quality indicators were assessed in accordance with recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association. Results: Statistical analyses were performed with significance set at p < 0.05. A total of 894 colonoscopies were included in the analysis (48.1% female and 51.9% male patients). Adequate bowel preparation was achieved in 88.0% of cases. The overall polyp detection rate was 24.6%, increasing significantly with age (p=0.009). In the screening age group (50–70 years), the polyp detection rate was 26.7%, while the adenoma detection rate was 18.6%. Polyps were more commonly detected in males than females in the screening group (30.8% versus 22.6%, p = 0.028). Most polyps were solitary (69.5%) and located in the distal colon (65.9%). Histopathological examination revealed adenomas in 72.7% of cases and carcinoma in 8.2% of cases. Conclusion: Colonoscopies performed by general surgeons in our unit demonstrated acceptable bowel preparation rates and polyp detection outcomes comparable to national data, though adenoma detection rates remained below international benchmarks. Given the workforce constraints in colorectal cancer screening, general surgeons can play a significant role in meeting screening demands and thereby enhance the effectiveness of screening colonoscopy programs.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical permission was obtained from the Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University Faculty of Medicine Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee for this study with date February 26, 2026 and number E-10333602-050.04-397369, and Helsinki Declaration rules were followed to conduct this study.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

General Surgery

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Research Article

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Publication Date

August 23, 2026

Submission Date

April 23, 2026

Acceptance Date

July 7, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 17 Number: 58

DOI

https://doi.org/10.17944/interdiscip.1936516

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https://izlik.org/JA69TY38KH

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APA
Güneri, G., Ünal, M., Gönüllü, M. E., Kurular, D., & Çorbacı, K. (2026). The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs. Interdisciplinary Medical Journal, 17(58), 172-177. https://doi.org/10.17944/interdiscip.1936516
AMA
1.Güneri G, Ünal M, Gönüllü ME, Kurular D, Çorbacı K. The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs. Interdiscip Med J. 2026;17(58):172-177. doi:10.17944/interdiscip.1936516
Chicago
Güneri, Gürkan, Mücahit Ünal, Mehmet Emin Gönüllü, Doğuşcan Kurular, and Kadir Çorbacı. 2026. “The Role of General Surgeons As Manpower in Colonoscopic Screening Programs”. Interdisciplinary Medical Journal 17 (58): 172-77. https://doi.org/10.17944/interdiscip.1936516.
EndNote
Güneri G, Ünal M, Gönüllü ME, Kurular D, Çorbacı K (August 1, 2026) The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs. Interdisciplinary Medical Journal 17 58 172–177.
IEEE
[1]G. Güneri, M. Ünal, M. E. Gönüllü, D. Kurular, and K. Çorbacı, “The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs”, Interdiscip Med J, vol. 17, no. 58, pp. 172–177, Aug. 2026, doi: 10.17944/interdiscip.1936516.
ISNAD
Güneri, Gürkan - Ünal, Mücahit - Gönüllü, Mehmet Emin - Kurular, Doğuşcan - Çorbacı, Kadir. “The Role of General Surgeons As Manpower in Colonoscopic Screening Programs”. Interdisciplinary Medical Journal 17/58 (August 1, 2026): 172-177. https://doi.org/10.17944/interdiscip.1936516.
JAMA
1.Güneri G, Ünal M, Gönüllü ME, Kurular D, Çorbacı K. The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs. Interdiscip Med J. 2026;17:172–177.
MLA
Güneri, Gürkan, et al. “The Role of General Surgeons As Manpower in Colonoscopic Screening Programs”. Interdisciplinary Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 58, Aug. 2026, pp. 172-7, doi:10.17944/interdiscip.1936516.
Vancouver
1.Gürkan Güneri, Mücahit Ünal, Mehmet Emin Gönüllü, Doğuşcan Kurular, Kadir Çorbacı. The role of general surgeons as manpower in colonoscopic screening programs. Interdiscip Med J. 2026 Aug. 1;17(58):172-7. doi:10.17944/interdiscip.1936516