ASGE Masterclass: Colonoscopy (Virtual Only) | January 2022-Questions, Answers and Discussion Part 4

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In this video, two experts discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the detection and diagnosis of polyps during colonoscopy. They believe that AI will play a significant role in complex polypectomies by providing more accurate assessments of the risk of cancer. They suggest that AI systems will be developed to examine lesions and provide a probability score for potential cancerous growth. This would help guide treatment decisions and reduce unnecessary procedures. The experts also discuss the potential for AI to assist in distinguishing between different types of polyps, such as hyperplastic and adenomatous polyps. They believe that AI could help prevent unnecessary removal of certain lesions that are not cancerous. Additionally, the experts discuss the increasing use of non-invasive screening tests for colon cancer and suggest that colonoscopy will become more focused on diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. They emphasize the need for proper training and techniques in colonoscopy, including good insertion techniques and optical diagnosis skills. Finally, they discuss the importance of recognizing and managing potential complications, such as splenic injuries, and discuss strategies for successful polyp closure and the resection of pedunculated polyps.

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Amit Rastogi, MD, FASGE, Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, FASGE, Michael J. Bourke, MD, MBBS

Keywords

artificial intelligence

polyps

colonoscopy

cancer risk

lesions

diagnostics