Naples Hospital Uses AI to Diagnose Lung Cancer

Doctors at Naples Comprehensive Health use an artificial intelligence system called Van Gogh to diagnose lung cancer during biopsies, allowing patients to begin treatment without waiting for lab results.

Van Gogh converts tissue samples into color-coded digital images by analyzing cellular activity. Physicians interpret the images in real time to confirm they are collecting samples from the correct tissue and start treatment immediately.

The tool reduces repeat procedures by helping doctors target suspicious tissue more precisely. Traditional biopsies require samples to be sent to a laboratory for confirmation before diagnosis begins.