The study, involving three Italian research centers and the creator of the GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module, revealed significant advantages of computer-aided detection in identifying adenomas during colonoscopies.
Key findings from the study include:
- Increased Adenoma Detection Rates: Computer-aided detection showed a 14% absolute increase in adenoma detection rates compared to HD colonoscopy alone.
- Relative Increase in Detection: There was a 30% relative increase in adenoma detection with computer-aided methods.
- Higher Adenomas Per Colonoscopy: The study found a 46% relative increase in the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy when using computer-aided devices.
- Improved Detection of Multiple Polyps: Computer-aided devices were 50% more effective in detecting multiple polyps compared to HD colonoscopy.
- Enhanced Detection in Specific Colon Areas: The computer-aided devices were 53% more likely to detect polyps in the distal colon and 28% more likely to detect polyps in the proximal colon.
These findings suggest that computer-aided polyp detection significantly outperforms traditional high-definition colonoscopy in several key areas, particularly in increasing the overall detection rates of adenomas and polyps, which are crucial for early cancer screening and prevention.