Colonoscopy Procedure

Colonoscopy, a procedure for examining the colon and rectum, aims to detect and remove polyps to prevent colorectal cancer. Current research heavily focuses on improving the procedure through AI-assisted tools, employing deep learning models like vision transformers and neural radiance fields for tasks such as polyp detection, segmentation, and depth estimation from endoscopic video. These advancements leverage large, high-resolution datasets and novel techniques such as self-supervised learning and domain adaptation to enhance accuracy and reduce false positives, ultimately improving diagnostic capabilities and potentially reducing the rate of missed polyps. The development of robotic and capsule endoscopy systems, guided by AI, further promises to increase efficiency and reduce invasiveness.