Two decades of artificial intelligence in colon cancer diagnosis and treatment: a bibliometric analysis of research trends (2003–2023)

Key Points

• Artificial intelligence significantly impacts colon cancer diagnosis and treatment trends over two decades.
• From 2003 to 2023, the number of publications on AI in colon cancer diagnosis grew rapidly, showing an increase of about 200 articles.
• Bibliometric analysis of research articles identified key advances in machine learning applications and predictive analytics.
• The findings support the growing integration of AI technologies in improving colon cancer diagnostic methods and treatment options.