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Ian C Roberts-Thomson¹, Rajvinder Singh, Edward Teo

¹Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia. ian.roberts-thomson@health.sa.gov.au

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Capsule endoscopy is poised to replace traditional videoendoscopy for diagnostics, driven by patient preference. Advanced therapeutic endoscopy will continue using videoscopes, with AI aiding capsule analysis by 2025.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Medical Technology

Background:

Endoscopy has evolved significantly over 40 years, from fiberscopes to videoscopes and capsule endoscopes.
Videoendoscopy currently dominates, but capsule endoscopy is projected to increase for diagnostic procedures like colonoscopy.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the future trajectory of endoscopic technology and procedures.
To discuss the anticipated shift towards capsule endoscopy for diagnostics and advanced therapeutic endoscopy.

Main Methods:

Review of historical development and future projections in endoscopic technology.
Analysis of patient preference, technological advancements, and healthcare economic factors influencing adoption.

Main Results:

Capsule endoscopy is expected to become the primary diagnostic tool, driven by patient preference, within the next decade.
Artificial intelligence (AI) software will accelerate capsule study analysis, with computer 'reading' by 2025.
Advanced therapeutic endoscopy will utilize sophisticated videoscopes, facing competition from natural orifice transluminal approaches and laparoscopic techniques.

Conclusions:

The future of endoscopy involves a dual approach: capsule endoscopy for diagnostics and advanced videoscopes for therapeutics.
Technological integration, particularly AI in image analysis, and patient-centricity will shape the next era of endoscopic practice.
Healthcare cost-effectiveness and demonstrable superior outcomes will be critical for the adoption of new endoscopic procedures.