So, you’ve been putting off getting a colon cancer screening for a while now … what’s the worst that can happen?

Actually — a lot.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing the cancer is 1 in 23 for men and 1 in 26 for women, depending on each person’s individual risk factors.

The rate of people diagnosed with colon cancer, however, has dropped significantly since the mid-1980s, mainly due to people getting a colonoscopy, or a colon cancer screening. This screening — which takes no more than 30 minutes — can save your life!

Moreover, with the advent of new technology, the process has become that much more efficient, resulting in even better detection and therefore prevention of serious illness. At Summit Digestive, we’re introducing the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module to assist with these screenings, working to generate better outcomes for patients.

What is the new technology? 

The new GI Genius Endoscopy Module by Medtronic s powered by artificial intelligence technology and is used to detect possible colorectal polyps via enhanced visualization. Per recent studies, the tech has been shown to increase adenoma detection rates (ADR) more effectively up to 14.4%. For reference: each 1% increase in ADR decreases the risk of interval cancer by 3%.

Moreover, with the advent of new technology, the process has become that much more efficient, resulting in even better detection and therefore prevention of serious illness. At Summit Digestive, we’re introducing the GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module to assist with these screenings, working to generate better outcomes for patients.

How Does It Work?

The GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module is a computer-aided polyp detection system powered by AI that helps physicians detect colorectal polyps through enhanced visualization during colonoscopy. The system is designed to aid endoscopists in detecting colonic mucosal lesions (such as polyps and adenomas) in real-time during standard white-light endoscopy examinations of patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations. The AI enhances your ability to detect colorectal cancer, and studies show that endoscopists with higher adenoma detection rates (ADR) during screening colonoscopy more effectively prevent colorectal cancer.

The GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module scans every visual frame taken during a colonoscopy procedure in milliseconds and alerts physicians to the presence of lesions — including small, flat polyps that can easily go undetected by the human eye. The system employs artificial intelligence (AI) to help doctors and providers detect polyps and other colorectal abnormalities with added confidence⁴. By harnessing deep learning algorithms and real-time data, it empowers physicians to detect and treat colorectal polyps through enhanced visualization.

How does the GI GeniusTM module benefit you?

The new GI Genius can help you in taking your colonoscopy appointment to the next level, working with your doctor’s screening equipment by examining the feed from the scope. Since getting screened is key toward providing preventative care, having AI technology added to the mix can better improve your preventative efforts and detection so you and your doctor can work to effectively protect you from or treat colorectal cancer with more sufficiency.

 Set up an appointment today with Summit Digestive for a routine colonoscopy with GI Genius™ intelligent endoscopy module by calling (630) 889-9889.