After removal of multiple polyps from the colon, most will recur within 4 years, depending on the individual.
Studies have shown that endoscopic polyps are prone to recurrence after removal, and the histopathologic type of polyp that occurs at the original polyp site is usually designated as recurrence, and polyps that occur at other sites are called reoccurrences.
It is generally believed that even if the polyp is completely removed, there is still a high rate of recurrence. Domestic scholars Cui Xiyu study found that most polyps recur within 4 years after endoscopic resection, and some even reported recurrence within 2 years, with the risk of recurrence after each recurrence.
Multiple polyps of colon have been recognized as precancerous lesions of colorectal cancer, so active treatment and prevention of colorectal polyps are of great significance in preventing colorectal cancer.