{"id":22896,"date":"2025-10-20T14:20:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-20T07:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T00:44:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T17:44:29","slug":"colonoscopy-with-ai-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/en\/health-articles\/colonoscopy-with-ai-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Colonoscopy with AI: Smarter and More Accurate Colon Cancer Screening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Most colon cancers start as small, harmless growths known as <strong>polyps<\/strong>. Over time, these polyps can develop into cancer if not detected and removed early.<br>Regular <strong>colonoscopy screening<\/strong> plays a key role in prevention\u2014especially for adults aged 45 and older or those with higher risk factors.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is a Colonoscopy?<\/strong><\/h2><p>A <strong>colonoscopy<\/strong> is a minimally invasive procedure that allows doctors to examine the inner lining of the large intestine. During this procedure, doctors can detect and remove <strong>precancerous polyps<\/strong> before they develop into colon cancer. It is considered the <strong>gold standard<\/strong> for colon cancer screening due to its accuracy and preventive benefits.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How AI Technology Improves Colonoscopy<\/strong><\/h3><p>With recent advances in <strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/strong>, colonoscopy has become more efficient and reliable than ever.<br>AI-assisted colonoscopy uses smart imaging systems that automatically detect and analyze potential polyps in real-time. At <strong>Thainakarin Hospital<\/strong>, this technology\u2014developed by <strong>Fujifilm, Japan<\/strong>\u2014helps doctors:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Detect even the smallest polyps using <strong>narrow-band imaging (NBI)<\/strong> light.<\/li>\n\n<li>Highlight abnormalities with enhanced contrast.<\/li>\n\n<li>Analyze polyp type and risk level instantly, supporting faster, more confident diagnosis.<\/li><\/ul><p>This combination of human expertise and AI precision significantly improves early detection rates and reduces the risk of missed polyps.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1.jpg\" alt=\"colonososcopy screening using Fujifilm AI technology\" class=\"wp-image-22899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/gi-1-1500x1500.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Get an AI-Assisted Colonoscopy?<\/strong><\/h3><p>You should consider scheduling a colonoscopy with AI technology if you:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Are <strong>45 years or older<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>Notice <strong>changes in bowel habits<\/strong>, such as thinner or bloody stools<\/li>\n\n<li>Experience <strong>persistent constipation or diarrhea<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>Feel <strong>unusually tired<\/strong> or have unexplained anemia<\/li>\n\n<li>Have <strong>unexplained weight loss<\/strong> of more than 10% in three months<\/li>\n\n<li>Have difficulty absorbing nutrients (e.g., fatty or greasy stools)<\/li><\/ul><p>Early detection is key. The earlier polyps are identified, the higher the chance of preventing colon cancer.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Benefits of AI in Colon Cancer Detection<\/strong><\/h3><p>AI technology enhances colonoscopy in multiple ways:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Detects abnormalities and polyps <strong>earlier and more accurately<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>Provides <strong>real-time alerts<\/strong> when a polyp is identified<\/li>\n\n<li>Offers a <strong>clearer, sharper view<\/strong> of the intestinal lining<\/li>\n\n<li>Helps doctors precisely determine <strong>polyp boundaries and structure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n<li>Reduces the chance of <strong>missed diagnoses<\/strong>, ensuring safer outcomes for patients<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Choose Thainakarin Hospital?<\/strong><\/h3><p>At <strong>Thainakarin Hospital<\/strong>, our experienced gastroenterologists use the latest <strong>Fujifilm AI-assisted colonoscopy system<\/strong> to ensure patients receive the most advanced, accurate, and safe screening possible.<br>With our focus on preventive healthcare and international patient care, we provide comprehensive services with comfort, safety, and precision at every step.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thainakarin.co.th\/en\/departments\/gastrointestinal-center\/\">Gastrointestinal Center<\/a><\/strong><\/h4><p class=\"has-text-align-center\">12th Floor, Thainakarin Hospital<br><a href=\"tel:023407777\">02-340-7777<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide and remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in both men and women. Most colon cancers start as small, harmless growths known as polyps. Over time, these polyps can develop into cancer if not detected and removed early.Regular colonoscopy screening plays a key role [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":22900,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Colonoscopy with AI : Colon Cancer Screening | Thainakarin","_seopress_titles_desc":"Thainakarin offers AI-assisted colonoscopy for smarter, more accurate colon cancer screening. Detects polyps early with real-time AI analysis. 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