Overview
Colorectal cancer is the second most common malignancy in the countries of the European Union. Colonoscopy is the primary method for detecting and preventing the development of colorectal cancer is endoscopic examination. This study aims to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the detection rate of polyps and early stages of colorectal cancer.
Description
Colorectal cancer is the second most common malignancy in the countries of the European Union. The primary method for detecting and preventing the development of colorectal cancer is endoscopic examination-colonoscopy, during which precancerous lesions such as adenomas and serrated polyps can be removed. The effectiveness of colonoscopy depends on the adenoma detection rate, which varies among endoscopists and is influenced by their skills and experience. It has been proven that high-quality colonoscopy prevents the omission of colorectal cancer, which might develop in the future as so-called interval cancer. A breakthrough in machine learning in recent years has enabled the development of commercial artificial intelligence systems. These systems aim to improve the detection rates of precancerous polyps and, consequently, potentially reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Artificial intelligence is also expected to help standardize performance across endoscopic procedures of varying quality, thereby contributing to a reduction in colorectal cancer incidence in the future. This study aims to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on the detection rate of polyps and early stages of colorectal cancer.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Consent to participate in the study,
- Age between 50 and 65 years,
- Scheduled outpatient colonoscopy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous colonoscopy,
- History of colorectal surgery,
- Ongoing biological therapy for any indication,
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis,
- Familial polyposis syndrome,
- Chronic diarrhea,
- Ulcerative colitis,
- Crohn's disease.