Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy: a narrative review of current data and clinical applications

Singapore Med J. 2022 Mar;63(3):118-124. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2022044.

Abstract

Colonoscopy is the reference standard procedure for the prevention and diagnosis of colorectal cancer, which is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Singapore. Artificial intelligence systems are automated, objective and reproducible. Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy has recently been introduced into clinical practice as a clinical decision support tool. This review article provides a summary of the current published data and discusses ongoing research and current clinical applications of artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy.

Keywords: artificial intelligence; colonoscopy; colorectal polyps; computer-aided diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Colonic Polyps* / diagnosis
  • Colonoscopy / methods
  • Colorectal Neoplasms* / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Computer-Assisted
  • Humans