Endoscopists do not routinely follow guidelines to survey individuals with low-risk adenomas (LRAs, 1–2 small tubular adenomas, less than 1 cm) every 5–10 years for colorectal cancer (CRC)—many endoscopists recommend shorter surveillance intervals for these individuals. We aimed to identify reasons that endoscopists recommend shorter surveillance intervals for some individuals with LRAs and determine whether timing affects outcomes at follow-up examinations.