Hello
I am Norberto I. Estanislao IV, a gastroenterologist based in Metro Manila, Philippines. My expertise and training focused on diagnostic and therapeutic colorectal endoscopy. Part of my training was to diagnose and manage cases of Inflammatory Bowel Disease as well. Case of these previously rare disease has seen a steady increase in the Philippines. I have a strong commitment to colon cancer prevention and early detection. I employ techniques such as Image Enhanced Endoscopy, and Endoscopic resection of tumors to prevent this potentially deadly disease. Even though my interest currently shifted to colorectal diseases, I am also trained to perform Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography.
The Dream
My journey as a gastroenterologist has been through continuous learning and advancement. I dedicated myself to learning up to date techniques in endoscopy such as image-enhanced endoscopy and endoscopic resection of precancerous tumors specially in the colon. These techniques have been instrumental in my pursuit to provide the best care for my patients, particularly in the early detection and treatment of colorectal tumors.
Continuing to train in diagnostic colonoscopy, enhanced my ability to detect subtle lesions and changes often missed by traditional endoscopic teachings. I also learned to recognize surface patterns of lesions using image enhanced endoscopy reinforcing my proficiency to detect subtle lesions with cancerous potential. Furthermore, I also committed to study management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I observed that there is an increasing trend in the prevalence of this disease in the Philippines.
I devoted myself to continue training advanced resection techniques in the colon that would provide me with the skills to resect early lesions saving the patient from more aggressive surgical treatment for non cancerous lesions. This minimally invasive approach has been pivotal in treating patients with a high risk of developing cancer, thereby playing a crucial role in colon cancer prevention.
My experiences with these advanced colonoscopic techniques laid the groundwork for my interest in Artificial Intelligence. I began to see how AI could further enhance diagnostic capabilities and treatment precision. The idea of integrating AI into colonoscopic procedures ignited a desire to explore how technology could revolutionize patient care in gastroenterology.
As I explore this new venture, I found myself at the intersection of medical expertise and technological innovation.
My goal became clear: to develop an AI-assisted system that could complement and augment the skills I had acquired. Such a system could potentially transform the landscape of colon cancer screening and treatment, offering unparalleled accuracy and efficiency.
Today, as I navigate this exciting new field, my journey is guided by a commitment to blending the best of medical techniques with the latest in AI technology. It's a path that promises not only to advance my practice but also to bring about a new era in healthcare, where technology empowers us to save more lives and improve patient outcomes more effectively than ever before.