ASGE at DDW AI in GI Workshop | May 2022-Current Status of AI Applications in Gastroenterology

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to greatly benefit the field of gastroenterology by improving overall clinical practice. Imaged based specialties, such as endoscopy, can particularly benefit from AI applications. By maximizing technique correction for endoscopists, AI can help address clinical pain points. The greatest value of AI in gastroenterology could be for non-experts, helping to identify abnormalities such as high-grade dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus.<br /><br />In the field of upper endoscopy, AI can assist in improving the quality of procedures for conditions like Barrett's esophagus and esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. AI can aid in the surveillance of Barrett's esophagus, where non-adherence to protocols may lead to decreased detection of dysplasia. AI can also improve the detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus and identify squamous cell dysplasia.<br /><br />In gastric cancer, AI can aid in differentiating cancerous and non-cancerous lesions, optical detection of Helicobacter pylori, and detecting gastric ulcers. AI can also be used in capsule endoscopy to reduce reading times while maintaining high sensitivity for finding abnormalities.<br /><br />In colonoscopy, AI has proven to be effective in detecting polyps and improving diagnosis accuracy. It can help in the detection of colorectal neoplasia, increasing the detection of flat and polypoid adenomas, and improving the identification of lesions in the proximal and distal colon. AI in colonoscopy has shown to have high sensitivity and faster recognition compared to endoscopists.<br /><br />Other areas where AI can make an impact in gastroenterology include inflammatory bowel disease, where it can assist in detecting Crohn's disease on capsule endoscopy and assessing disease activity of ulcerative colitis.<br /><br />Overall, AI has the potential to greatly improve the detection of pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions of the GI tract and streamline the entire procedure experience. As AI platforms continue to develop and mature, they will become an integral part of patient care in gastroenterology.

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Seth Gross, MD, FASGE

Keywords

Artificial intelligence

AI

gastroenterology

clinical practice

endoscopy

technique correction

Barrett's esophagus

upper endoscopy

gastric cancer

colonoscopy