JANUARY 2, 2025

With AI Assistance in Colonoscopy, Benign Lesions More Often Removed

PHILADELPHIA—An analysis of data from the Minneapolis VA Medical Center showed that colonoscopies assisted by artificial intelligence technology are significantly more likely to result in the resection of benign lesions only. Compared with unassisted colonoscopies, the absolute increase was 4%, according to Tessa Herman, MD, a chief resident at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis.

Examining the Impact Of AI on Colonoscopy

AI-assisted colonoscopy (AIAC) with computer-aided detection