In conversation with
Prof. Axel Dignass
Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology
- UEG Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
- Past President · UEG
- Past President · ECCO
- Deputy Chair · IOIBD
Prof. Axel Dignass reflects on his decades of experience navigating major technological shifts in medicine. He highlights how artificial intelligence is set to transform modern gastroenterology, specifically by enhancing real-time lesion detection during endoscopies and streamlining early disease diagnosis.
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What value does AI bring to endoscopy and pathology in gastroenterology practice?
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What is the current consensus on AI adoption among gastroenterologists?
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What is the regulatory perspective of health authorities on the use of AI tools for endoscopy?
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