Research source
AI detected many small colon polyps accurately during colonoscopy in real time.
Based on Diagnostic performance of real-time characterization in artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy.
Published by Endoscopy international openJun 5, 2026
Peer-reviewed paperMedium evidenceHuman study
What researchers observed
A Danish study tested AI's accuracy in real-time colon polyp detection during colonoscopy with mixed results.
What this could mean
This could help researchers test AI tools that spot polyps quickly during colon exams, improving study size and speed if validated further.
What researchers still need to learn
Researchers still need to learn whether this AI can safely guide decisions to leave polyps untreated or remove them in routine care.