378 The Future Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, A Scoping review. (4th May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Burke, E; Awan, F; Balfe, P
• Is Part Of: British journal of surgery. Volume 108(2021)Supplement 2
• Publication Date: 2021-05-04
• Subjects: Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.005
• DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znab134.134
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-1323

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in medicine is accelerating. Recently there have been significant advancements made in its role in upper GI endoscopy. Aim: To assess current research questions exploring the use of AI in diagnosing upper GI pathology at endoscopy. Method: A scoping review of studies published on PubMed over the last 5 years using the search string: (((artificial intelligence) OR AI)) AND (Gastroscopy OR OGD OR EGD OR oesophagus OR esophagus OR stomach OR Gastric) was conducted. Inclusion criteria: retrospective and prospective studies, published in the English language. Data extracted: country of origin for the research, clinical question, demographics, form of AI and study design. Results: Search run on 5 th of February 2020 yielded 2542 results. Articles meeting inclusion criteria numbered 25. Research originated in Japan (32%), Europe (24%), China (20%), South Korea (8%), other (16%). Clinical questions being explored included: use of AI for detecting gastric cancer, assessing depth of gastric cancer invasion, detecting early neoplasia in Barrett's Oesophagus, real time gastric polyp detection and H.Pylori infection status. Conclusions: AI use in upper GI endoscopy is being evaluated at an increasing rate. Surgeons must be ready to gain a working knowledge of this technology to safely interpret its results.