A systematic review on colon cancer classification by convolutional neural networks: Architecture, accuracy, and research directions - Scorecard - MDSpire

A systematic review on colon cancer classification by convolutional neural networks: Architecture, accuracy, and research directions

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  • Jie Li

  • Weiwei Goh

  • N. Z. Jhanjhi

  • Ting Li

  • July 9, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: A Comprehensive Review of Colon Cancer Classification Utilizing Convolutional Neural Networks: Framework, Precision, and Future Research Avenues

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionColon Cancer
Key MechanismsConvolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for image processing and classification tasks.
Target PopulationPatients undergoing colon cancer diagnosis via histopathological image analysis.
Care SettingMedical imaging and image processing in oncology.

Key Highlights

  • CNNs improve accuracy in colon cancer diagnosis compared to traditional methods.
  • Recent studies focus on bi-classification and multi-classification tasks in colon cancer.
  • Only 0.7% of CNN studies specifically address colon cancer classification.
  • The review emphasizes the need for systematic comparisons of CNN performance.
  • High accuracy (≥85%) is a criterion for included studies in the review.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize CNN models for enhanced accuracy in histopathological image classification.

Management

  • Implement automated tools based on CNNs to streamline the diagnosis process.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Assess the performance of CNN models using established accuracy metrics.

Risks

  • Potential biases in study selection and methodological quality must be evaluated.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Individuals diagnosed with colon cancer requiring histopathological evaluation.

AI-driven tools can facilitate more reliable diagnosis and classification.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Adopt the PICOS framework for systematic review processes.
  • Ensure transparency and reproducibility in research by using open-access data.
  • Evaluate methodological quality using the PROBAST tool.

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