GI Genius™ Colonoscopy
AI-Assisted Polyp Detection
A colonoscopy is one of the most effective ways to help prevent colorectal cancer. At NCH Gastroenterology, our board-certified physicians combine clinical expertise with GI Genius™, an FDA-cleared AI-assisted technology that provides an additional layer of visual support — while every clinical decision stays with your gastroenterologist.
What Is GI Genius™?
GI Genius is an FDA-cleared artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted technology designed to support physicians during colonoscopy. Rather than replacing physician expertise, it serves as an additional tool that helps your gastroenterologist carefully examine the lining of the colon throughout the procedure.
During your colonoscopy, GI Genius continuously analyzes the live video from the colonoscope and highlights areas that may require closer evaluation. Your physician carefully reviews each highlighted area, determines whether additional evaluation is needed, and makes every clinical decision throughout the examination.
Because GI Genius works seamlessly in the background during a standard colonoscopy, it does not change how the procedure is performed or how patients experience their examination.
Why Colorectal Cancer Screening Matters
Colorectal cancer often develops from small growths called polyps that form on the lining of the colon. While many polyps are harmless, some may become cancerous over time if they are not identified and removed.
Because early-stage colorectal cancer often causes few or no symptoms, regular screening is one of the most effective ways to detect potential concerns before cancer develops. Colonoscopy is considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening because it allows physicians to identify and remove many precancerous polyps during the same procedure.
A careful examination of the colon is essential during every colonoscopy. To support that examination, physicians continue adopting technologies that provide additional visual assistance while maintaining physician-led decision-making. GI Genius is one of the tools NCH gastroenterologists use to support careful polyp detection during colorectal cancer screening.
Early Detection Saves Lives
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and treatable when caught early. Regular screening helps physicians find and remove precancerous polyps before they become cance
How It Works & Who May Benefit
GI Genius provides an additional layer of visual support during colonoscopy — and may be incorporated into many types of exams, depending on your physician’s evaluation.
How GI Genius Supports Your Colonoscopy
During your colonoscopy, GI Genius helps support your physician by:
Highlighting Areas in Real Time
May contain potentially precancerous polyps
Additional Visual Support
Throughout the examination
Identifying Subtle Abnormalities
Difficult-to-see areas
Supporting Careful Evaluation
Every highlighted area is carefully evaluated by your gastroenterologist, who determines whether additional examination or treatment is needed. GI Genius enhances the examination, but your physician’s expertise remains the foundation of every colonoscopy.
Who May Benefit from GI Genius?
Used during many routine screening, surveillance, and diagnostic colonoscopies. You may benefit from a GI Genius-assisted colonoscopy if you are:
Age 45 or Older
Beginning routine colorectal cancer screening
Due for Follow-Up
Based on previous colonoscopy findings
Personal History of Polyps
Family History
Experiencing Symptoms
Physician-Referred
Your gastroenterologist will determine whether GI Genius may be incorporated into your colonoscopy as part of your personalized care plan.
Physician Expertise + AI
Although GI Genius provides an additional layer of visual support during colonoscopy, your physician’s expertise remains the foundation of every examination. GI Genius is designed to assist your gastroenterologist by identifying areas that may require closer evaluation, but it does not diagnose disease or make medical decisions.
Throughout your procedure, your physician carefully reviews every highlighted area, determines whether additional examination is needed, removes polyps when appropriate, and develops any recommended follow-up care based on your individual findings.
Technology can provide valuable assistance, but experience, clinical judgment, and personalized patient care remain essential to every colonoscopy performed at NCH Gastroenterology.
Your Colonoscopy Journey
GI Genius is used during a standard colonoscopy and does not change the overall patient experience.
Consultation
Review history, discuss screening needs, and explain GI Genius if appropriate.
Prepare
Clear liquid diet, bowel prep, and medication guidance — same as standard colonoscopy.
During the Exam
Physician evaluates the colon while GI Genius analyzes video in the background.
Recovery
Monitored while sedation wears off; most patients go home the same day.
Results & Follow-Up
Findings, biopsy results if applicable, and follow-up recommendations.
Important: Carefully following your bowel preparation instructions is one of the most important steps in helping your physician perform a thorough colonoscopy.
Safety & Clinical Validation
GI Genius is an FDA-cleared technology that has been clinically evaluated for use during colonoscopy.
FDA-Cleared Technology
Clinically evaluated for use during colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic examinations.
Backed by Clinical Research
Research shows AI-assisted technology like GI Genius can help increase detection of precancerous polyps compared with colonoscopy alone.
No Change to Your Procedure
Works in the background without changing the procedure, preparation, or recovery.
Credentials
Performed by experienced, board-certified gastroenterologists at NCH Gastroenterology.
Pending legal/compliance review: the “Backed by Clinical Research” claim originally cited a specific adenoma detection rate increase sourced from Medtronic’s 2021 FDA de novo clearance trial data — not an NCH-specific outcome. That figure has been removed from this draft pending compliance sign-off and proper citation; do not reintroduce a specific percentage without legal approval.
Results & Next Steps
Your physician will explain the initial findings from your colonoscopy before you leave.
If tissue samples or polyps were sent for laboratory analysis, those results may take several days. Once available, your gastroenterologist will review the findings with you and discuss any recommended follow-up care, future screening intervals, or additional treatment.
- Initial findings before you leave
- Biopsy or polyp results, if applicable, within several days
- Recommended follow-up care
- Future screening intervals
- Any additional treatment needed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is GI Genius?
GI Genius is an FDA-cleared AI-assisted technology used during colonoscopy to provide physicians with an additional layer of visual support. It analyzes the live video from the colonoscope in real time and highlights areas that may require closer evaluation.
Does GI Genius replace my doctor?
No. GI Genius supports your physician, not replaces them. Your gastroenterologist remains responsible for evaluating every finding, making all clinical decisions, and determining follow-up care.
Will my colonoscopy be different?
No. GI Genius is used during a standard colonoscopy and does not change your preparation, sedation, procedure, or recovery.
Will GI Genius make my procedure take longer?
Generally no. GI Genius operates during your normal colonoscopy and does not add significant time. Your physician determines whether highlighted areas need additional evaluation.
Does GI Genius require additional preparation?
No. Preparing for a GI Genius-assisted colonoscopy is exactly the same as preparing for a standard colonoscopy.
Is GI Genius safe?
Yes. GI Genius is FDA-cleared for use during colonoscopy and has been clinically evaluated to assist physicians during colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic examinations.
Can I request GI Genius?
If GI Genius is appropriate for your procedure, your gastroenterologist will discuss how it may be incorporated into your colonoscopy — ask about it during your consultation.
Is GI Genius available at NCH?
Yes. NCH Gastroenterology offers GI Genius as part of its commitment to advanced, physician-led colorectal cancer screening and digestive care.
Location
GI Genius-assisted colonoscopies are available through NCH Gastroenterology at convenient locations throughout Southwest Florida.
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3302 Bonita Beach Rd Se, Suite 170, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
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(239) 624-1050
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Routine colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective ways to help detect and prevent colorectal cancer. Whether you’re due for your first colonoscopy, follow-up screening, or evaluation of digestive symptoms, NCH Gastroenterology is here to help.