West Jefferson Medical Center’s Endoscopy Center Now Incorporates Artificial Intelligence System for Enhanced Colonoscopy Screenings

West Jefferson Medical Center’s Endoscopy Center now offers patients receiving a colonoscopy an enhanced screening with the aid of GI Genius intelligent endoscopy module. The GI Genius module employs artificial intelligence (AI) to help physicians detect polyps—a powerful new ally in the fight against colorectal cancer.

The GI Genius module uses advanced AI software to highlight suspicious polyps with a visual marker in real time—serving as the gastroenterologist’s ever-vigilant second observer with a sensitivity rate per lesion of 99.7%.1 Studies have shown that AI-assisted colonoscopy can increase polyp detection rates, and every 1% increase in adenoma detection rate reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by 3%.2,3 Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer diagnosed in the U.S., with almost 150,000 new cases every year.4

“We are proud to offer the GI Genius module to our patients. It is revolutionizing the way we deliver extraordinary and specialized care to our community,” says President and Chief Executive Officer of West Jefferson Medical Center, Rob Calhoun. “By investing in the latest diagnostic technology, we are helping create a healthier future for our patients and families within our region.” West Jefferson Medical Center’s Endoscopy Center is focused on meeting the medical needs of the community by providing its expert staff with the latest technologies and procedures. The GI Genius module is the first and only AI system for detection of colonic polyps in the United States and we are proud to offer it to our patients.

The GI Genius System is a computer-assisted reading tool designed to aid endoscopists in detecting colonic mucosal lesions (such as polyps and adenomas) in real time during standard white-light endoscopy examinations of patients undergoing screening and surveillance endoscopic mucosal evaluations. The GI Genius computer-assisted detection device is limited for use with standard white-light endoscopy imaging only. This device is not intended to replace clinical decision making

About West Jefferson Medical Center

Founded in 1956, West Jefferson Medical Center (West Jefferson) is a 419-bed community hospital located in Marrero, La. As a full-service medical center, West Jefferson offers comprehensive programs for preventive, emergency, acute and rehabilitative care with a medical staff of more than 450 physicians and a complement of 1,700 employees and many volunteers. The medical center enjoys national awards for clinical excellence across many of its subspecialties.

West Jefferson is a proud member of LCMC Health, a Louisiana-based, not-for-profit hospital system serving the healthcare needs of the Gulf Coast region. LCMC Health currently manages award-winning community hospitals including Children’s Hospital, Touro, New Orleans East Hospital, University Medical Center New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital and West Jefferson Medical Center.