AI-Assisted Colonoscopies Boost Polyp Detection Rates for Inexperienced Doctors
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Researchers found that inexperienced doctors performing AI-assisted colonoscopies significantly improved their detection of polyps compared to conventional colonoscopies.
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The AI system used was computer-aided polyp detection (CADe), which previous trials have shown improves real-time adenoma detection.
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22 junior endoscopists with little experience conducted 766 colonoscopies, with about half using CADe.
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Overall adenoma detection rate was 57.5% with CADe versus 44.5% without, and CADe improved detection for endoscopists at both beginner and intermediate levels.
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Researchers advocate incorporating AI devices into endoscopy training programs, though benefits for finding advanced adenomas were unclear.