Will Computer-Aided Detection and Diagnosis Revolutionize Colonoscopy?

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a critical health concern and a significant financial burden, not only in North America, but worldwide. This highlights the importance of colonoscopy as a cost-effective means of preventing CRC through the identification and removal of polyps.1 However, colonoscopy is operator dependent. Variability in the skill and diligence of the endoscopist to detect and remove polyps impacts the ability of colonoscopy to reduce the risk of interval CRC and its associated mortality.

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