Comprehensive application of artificial intelligence in colorectal cancer: A review

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into the clinical management of colorectal cancer (CRC), playing a role in areas ranging from disease screening and therapy assistance to daily care and prognostic assessment. While AI's capabilities are clear, several challenges, including those related to ethics, data privacy, and deployment, must be addressed to fully realize its potential in driving innovation and advancing medical technologies. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of AI's applications in the clinical management of CRC, examine the areas in which it has been incorporated, and discuss the limitations and key considerations that will guide future research. Looking ahead, we believe AI's role in CRC management will only deepen, with the potential to contribute to personalized, overall clinical care and reshape the future of medicine.