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World J Gastrointest Oncol. May 15, 2025; 17(5): 103275
Published online May 15, 2025. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v17.i5.103275
Artificial intelligence as a predictive tool for gastric cancer: Bridging innovation, clinical translation, and ethical considerations
Carlos M Ardila, Daniel González-Arroyave, Jaime Ramírez-Arbeláez
Carlos M Ardila, Department of Basic Sciences, Biomedical Stomatology Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Antioquia U de A, Medellín 050010, Antioquia, Colombia
Carlos M Ardila, Department of Periodontics, Saveetha Dental College, and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Saveetha, Saveetha 600077, India
Daniel González-Arroyave, Department of Surgery, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050010, Antioquia, Colombia
Jaime Ramírez-Arbeláez, Department of Transplantation, Hospital San Vicente Fundación, Rionegro 054047, Antioquia, Colombia
Author contributions: Ardila CM performed the conceptualization, data curation, data analysis, manuscript writing, and revision of the manuscript; González- Arroyave D and Ramírez-Arbeláez J performed the data curation, data analysis, and revision of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Carlos M Ardila, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, Professor, Department of Basic Sciences, Biomedical Stomatology Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Antioquia U de A, Calle 70 No. 52-21, Medellín 050010, Antioquia, Colombia. martin.ardila@udea.edu.co
Received: November 14, 2024
Revised: January 14, 2025
Accepted: February 7, 2025
Published online: May 15, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming gastric cancer management by enhancing early detection and individualized treatment planning through advanced predictive models. This letter highlights recent innovations in AI, such as a computed tomography-based radiomic model that predicts responses to neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy in advanced gastric cancer patients. By integrating AI-driven analysis with clinical factors, these tools offer substantial predictive accuracy, promising improved patient outcomes. However, to fully realize AI’s potential, ongoing collaboration is essential to address ethical, technical, and validation challenges, ensuring AI’s responsible integration into clinical oncology for effective, transparent, and patient-centered care.