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Although multiple image-enhanced endoscopy (IEE) modalities and artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted systems have been developed to improve their detection, the comparative diagnostic accuracy of these technologies remains unclear. Direct comparative studies are limited and conventional pairwise meta-analyses do not provide a coherent framework for comparing multiple diagnostic technologies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods and analysis<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This protocol follows the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) and PRISMA-Network Meta-Analysis guidelines. 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