Which statement best describes how surveillance intervals after polypectomy are determined?

Which statement best describes how surveillance intervals after polypectomy are determined?

• A. They depend on polyp number, size, and histology; e.g., 7–10 years for 1–2 small tubular adenomas; 3–5 years for multiple or larger polyps or with villous/high-grade pathology.
• B. Surveillance intervals are fixed at 5 years for all patients.
• C. Surveillance is unnecessary after polypectomy.
• D. Surveillance depends only on patient age.

Answer: (A)