Large Colon Polyps: Understanding Risk and Removal

A 6 cm colon polyp is large. Polyps ≥1 cm carry higher cancer risk. At 6 cm, the risk is significant, and removal is strongly recommended—usually via endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or surgery if not amenable to endoscopy.

Follow-up surveillance colonoscopy intervals depend on pathology and completeness of removal.