Artificial Intelligence in Colonoscopy – A Brave New World

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown potential to improve polyp detection in colonoscopy. Advanced machine learning models are effective.

Written by E. Gibbons, B Hall, Department of Gastroenterology, Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown

Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown potential to improve polyp detection in colonoscopy. Advanced machine learning models are highly effective at image recognition, hence their applicability to polyp detection. In 2018, the World Endoscopy Organisation published a consensus statement on postcolonoscopy cancer (PCCRC), identifying PCCRC rates as an important performance indicator for an endoscopy service.