Metro India News | hyderabad

An indigenously developed AI-powered Colonoscopy procedure is about to change the fortunes of patients like never before and help clinicians in more ways than one. In a conference ‘Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 2.0 conference’ a live demonstration of AIG Hospitals’ indigenously developed AI-powered Colonoscopy procedure, performed by Dr. Rakesh Kalapala, Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation caught the eye of participants.

This technology will help GI endoscopists perform colonoscopy with better efficiency as AI-based system will help detect polyps that are difficult to see through naked eye or can be easily missed. These polyps when left undetected can potentially become cancerous in the future. This demonstration highlighted the hospital’s leadership in creating advanced, AI-driven clinical tools aimed at improving diagnostic precision and efficiency.

Dr. Rakesh Kalapala, Director of the Center for Artificial Intelligence and Innovation and Organizing Secretary of this event, added, "AI is not just about innovation; it's about real-world impact. The live demonstration of our AI-powered Colonoscopy and the collaborative projects under the ISB program highlight how AI is enabling clinicians to achieve precision and efficiency in patient care."

Dr. D Nageshwar Reddy, Chairman of AIG Hospitals, emphasized, "Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 2.0 reflects our vision to integrate technology and clinical expertise to redefine healthcare delivery. We are proud to collaborate with global experts and local partners to create meaningful solutions for today’s healthcare challenges."

The chief guest, D Sridhar Babu, Minister for Information Technology said, "Telangana has established itself as a hub for technology and innovation, and events like Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare 2.0 exemplify our state's commitment to leveraging technology for societal benefit. AIG Hospitals has once again demonstrated its leadership in integrating AI into healthcare to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency."