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Assess the carbon footprint of computer-aided diagnosis in colonoscopy procedures.

February 22, 2026

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Assess the carbon footprint of computer-aided diagnosis in colonoscopy procedures.
Prospective study of 1134 patients undergoing colonoscopy with a leave-in-situ strategy
Comparison of carbon emissions between colonoscopy with and without CADx
Use of CADx produced 0.10 kgCO2 eq more than standard colonoscopy
Indicates a higher environmental impact associated with emerging AI technologies in colonoscopy.

Abstract

Olaolu Olabintan et al. Environmental impact of computer-aided diagnosis in colonoscopy: a carbon footprint assessment of a prospective study cohort Although artificial intelligence systems are developed to improve efficiency, the environmental impact of their use is unknown. In this analysis of 1134 patients undergoing colonoscopy with a leave-in-situ strategy, the use of computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) produced 0.10 kgCO 2 eq more than colonoscopy without CADx. Further work is required to establish the impact of these emerging technologies on the carbon footprint of colonoscopy. Article published online: 20 February 2026 © 2026. Thieme. All rights reserved. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Oswald-Hesse-Straße 50, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany

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synapsesocial.com/papers/699a534bfdaf4e3c1268ed5e https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2737-8139

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