Artificial intelligence (AI) and mucosal exposure devices like Endocuff have independently improved the adenoma detection rate (ADR) during colonoscopy. This meta-analysis evaluated the combined effect of Endocuff and AI versus AI alone on colorectal neoplasia detection rates.
MethodsWe searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the impact of Endocuff+AI versus AI alone on colorectal neoplasia detection. Primary outcome was ADR; secondary outcomes included advanced adenoma detection rate (AADR), sessile serrated lesion detection rate (SSLDR), cecal intubation time, and withdrawal time. Pooled risk ratios (RRs) and mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model.
ResultsThree RCTs with 2404 subjects were included (n = 1198 Endocuff+AI vs. n = 1206 AI alone). ADR was significantly higher in the Endocuff+AI group than in the AI alone group (54% vs. 48%, respectively) (RR 1.12, 95% CI 1.03–1.21, P = 0.01, I2 = 0%). There was a trend toward higher AADR (12.3% vs. 10%, RR 1.23, 95% CI 0.96–1.59, P = 0.10, I2 = 17%) and SSLDR (17.6% vs. 15.5%, RR 1.16, 95% CI 0.96–1.40, P = 0.13, I2 = 0%) in the Endocuff+AI group compared with the AI alone group, but it did not reach statistical significance. Both cecal intubation time (MD -0.61 minutes; 95% CI -1.54–0.33; P = 0.20; I2 = 87%) and withdrawal time (MD -0.42 minutes; 95% CI -1.01–0.17; P = 0.17, I2 = 60%) were similar between the two groups.
ConclusionsEndocuff combined with AI was superior to AI alone in improving the adenoma detection rate without increasing intubation or withdrawal times.
Keywords Endoscopy Lower GI Tract - Polyps / adenomas / ... - Quality and logistical aspects - Quality management - CRC screening Publication HistoryReceived: 27 March 2025
Accepted after revision: 14 June 2025
Accepted Manuscript online:
04 August 2025
Article published online:
29 August 2025
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Bibliographical Record
Azizullah Beran, Tarek Nayfeh, Daryl Ramai, Almaza Albakri, Nasir Saleem, Marco Spadaccini, Cesare Hassan, Alessandro Repici, John J. Guardiola, Douglas K. Rex. Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Colonoscopy With or Without Mucosal Exposure Device
for Detection of Colorectal Adenomas: A Meta-Analysis. Endosc Int Open 2025; 13: a26764144.
DOI: 10.1055/a-2676-4144
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