#Colonoscopy

A new multicentre study found doctors became worse at spotting polyps after short-term AI exposure. The drop raises concern about rapid clinical dependence on AI-assisted tools (Lancet study) (PubMed abstract).

The study analysed colonoscopies at four Polish centres before and after AI introduction. The findings suggest real-world skill changes when clinicians rely on AI prompts (Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology study).

The study matters to Thai readers because colorectal screening saves lives. Thailand faces rising colorectal cancer rates that demand effective detection and trained doctors (Current Colorectal Cancer in Thailand).

A comprehensive multi-center study from Poland raises alarms about how brief exposure to AI-assisted colonoscopy may diminish physicians’ independent detection skills. The findings challenge the notion that AI automatically enhances care and prompt Thai health leaders to scrutinize how rapid AI integration could affect clinicians in screening programs.

In Thailand, colorectal cancer remains a major public health concern, accounting for a meaningful share of new cancer diagnoses. High-quality detection during colonoscopies is crucial for early treatment and better survival, making it essential to understand how AI tools influence physician performance, especially when AI is not actively guiding the procedure.