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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
    • Medical Device Technology Evaluation

    Background:

    • The ASGE Technology Committee reviews endoscopic technologies impacting GI endoscopy practice.
    • Evaluating new and emerging endoscopic tools is crucial for advancing patient care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline the evidence-based methodology employed by the ASGE Technology Committee for evaluating endoscopic technologies.
    • To detail the process of literature and complication data searches for technology assessments.

    Main Methods:

    • MEDLINE literature searches using specific keywords for endoscopic devices.
    • MAUDE database searches for reported complications of endoscopic technologies.
    • Supplementation with PubMed's "related articles" and reference scrutiny.

    Main Results:

    • The methodology emphasizes controlled clinical trials but incorporates case series and expert opinions when RCT data is limited.
    • Technical data is compiled from various publications and vendor communications.
    • Reports are drafted, reviewed, and approved by the ASGE Technology Committee and Governing Board.

    Conclusions:

    • Technology Status Evaluation Reports provide educational and informational reviews of endoscopic technologies.
    • These reports are not intended to establish standards of care or dictate treatment.