Defining post–colon capsule endoscopy colorectal cancer (pCCECRC)—an International Capsule Endoscopy Research (iCARE) group consensus statement

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Quality assurance is essential in colorectal cancer diagnostics, particularly for colonoscopy, which is the reference standard investigation.
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Post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer (PCCRC) is defined as cancer diagnosed after a colonoscopy that initially showed no malignancy, typically reported as the PCCRC-3-year rate.
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Colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) is a minimally invasive alternative for colonic evaluation, but its post-colon cancer rates have not been systematically reported.
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A structured definition for post-CCE colorectal cancer (pCCECRC) is necessary to ensure consistent reporting and evaluation across different healthcare services.
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The consensus statement developed by the iCARE group aims to establish a framework for defining and reporting pCCECRC to enhance diagnostic quality and service evaluation.

Surgical Endoscopy

by Hussain Ibrahim, Ian Lei, Peter Murchie, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Angus Watson
May 27, 2026

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