Prostate Health in the Digital Age: Telemedicine and AI-Assisted Diagnosis for Prostate Disorders

Bwanbale Geoffrey David

Faculty of Pharmacy Kampala International University Uganda

ABSTRACT

Prostate disorders, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer, are common health concerns for men, particularly as they age. Traditional methods for diagnosing and managing these conditions rely heavily on in-person consultations, clinical examinations, and invasive diagnostic procedures, posing accessibility challenges for many patients. However, the rise of telemedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming prostate healthcare by improving access to care, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, and personalizing treatment strategies. Telemedicine enables remote consultations, continuous monitoring, and reduced waiting times, providing patients with timely access to specialized urologists, especially in underserved areas. AI, with its ability to analyze large datasets, is revolutionizing prostate cancer screening, imaging, pathology, and personalized treatment by improving diagnostic precision and reducing unnecessary interventions. The synergy between telemedicine and AI is further optimizing prostate care, offering remote AI-assisted diagnostics, real-time monitoring, and improved patient engagement. Despite these advances, challenges such as data privacy, bias in AI algorithms, and patient acceptance of new technologies must be addressed. This review examines the transformative role of telemedicine and AI in prostate health, highlighting their potential to improve patient outcomes while also discussing the ethical and regulatory hurdles that need to be overcome. As digital health technologies continue to evolve, telemedicine and AI promise to create a more efficient, accessible, and personalized approach to managing prostate disorders in the future.

Keywords: Prostate disorders, Telemedicine, Artificial intelligence (AI), Prostate cancer diagnosis, Remote healthcare, Personalized treatment

CITE AS: Bwanbale Geoffrey David (2024). Prostate Health in the Digital Age: Telemedicine and AI-Assisted Diagnosis for Prostate Disorders. IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH 9(3)21-26. https://doi.org/10.59298/IDOSRJSR/2024/9.3.212600