Rising Rates of Gastric and Colon Cancer in Younger Adults Prompt Focus on Early Detection wiht AI-Enhanced Endoscopy
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – October 5, 2025 – A recent workshop at Hoan Mi - Gong Hospital highlighted the growing concern over increasing rates of gastric and colon cancer in younger generations, and the pivotal role advanced endoscopic techniques, notably those utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI), are playing in early detection and treatment. Experts are emphasizing the importance of proactive screening as a key strategy to combat this trend.
Dr.dung, Chief of the Gastrointestinal Observatory at Joray Hospital, explained that early detection and removal of polyps and cancers through endoscopy is crucial in reducing the incidence and mortality rates of esophageal, gastric, and colon cancers. “The support of artificial intelligence (AI) during the esophagus-gastrophysic diameter inspection helps to increase early cancer detection and polyps,” Dr. Dung stated. “Simultaneously occurring, it supports polyps classification to provide appropriate treatment plans and whether to conduct endoscopy.”
A study conducted between February 1, 2024, and July 31, 2024, involving 5,309 colonoscopy patients, demonstrated the effectiveness of AI assistance. The group undergoing colonoscopies with AI support experienced an 11% higher polyp discovery rate compared to those without AI assistance. Dr. Dung further noted that AI-supported colonoscopy is effective for cancer screening, considerably improving the detection rate of polyps and adenomas, especially smaller ones, with excellent accuracy.
The advancements aren’t limited to detection. Modern endoscopic techniques are enabling minimally invasive and effective interventions. Procedures like mucosal resection, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR), full-thickness ablation (FTA), and endoscopic submucosal dissection allow for treatment of lesions in the muscle layer and closure of openings, minimizing complications and improving patient quality of life.
Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Bao Long, head of Hoan Mi Hospital, emphasized the rapid evolution of gastrointestinal endoscopy in recent decades. “Endoscopy, which once observed only basic lesions, is now not only a diagnostic tool but also an effective minimally invasive treatment,” he said at the opening of the workshop. He highlighted the significance of advancements like enlarged endoscopy, virtual dyeing, and ultrasound endoscopy, alongside newer techniques like mucosal thinning and endoscopic muscle resection.
these advancements are allowing for the discovery of lesions at very early stages, safer interventions in the digestive tract, bile ducts, and pancreas, shorter hospital stays, and ultimately, a more effective prevention, examination, and treatment strategy. The focus on early detection and minimally invasive treatment represents a critical shift in addressing the rising incidence of these cancers in younger populations.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/Bac-si-vi-ci-cao-DAI-DAI-TRUC-TRUC-TRUC-TRUC-CANG-HOA-HOA-HOA-18525100419102.htm