The application of artificial intelligence in gastrointestinal endoscopy: a state-of-the-art review

Abstract

Endoscopy is an important tool for detecting and diagnosing digestive diseases. However, the performance of endoscopists varies, which significantly impacts the health outcomes of patients. In recent years, with the continuous development of science and technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has also set off a new wave. Nowadays, AI has been widely studied in the medical field and has shown great potential, especially in gastrointestinal endoscopy. The application of AI in endoscopy mainly includes the detection of lesions, classification of diseases, selection of best therapy, prognosis judgment, quality control, etc. What's more, the effectiveness and safety of the application of AI in gastrointestinal endoscopy have been confirmed in clinical trials. In this paper, we review the current research status and future development of AI in gastrointestinal endoscopy.