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New platforms and devices in colonoscopy.

Payal Saxena¹, Mouen A Khashab

¹Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Hospital Institutions, 1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.

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Summary

Gastrointestinal endoscopy is advancing rapidly, with new colonoscopy imaging platforms and endoscopic resection techniques. This review covers the latest developments in endoscopic devices and accessories for improved patient care.

Keywords:

Colonoscopy Computer-assisted colonoscopy Gastrointestinal endoscopy Robotics

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Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

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Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a dynamic medical field.
Technological advancements are continuously enhancing endoscopic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

To review novel platforms for colonoscopic imaging.
To discuss emerging endoscopic accessories and resection techniques.

Main Methods:

Literature review of recent advancements in gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Focus on colonoscopy and endoscopic resection technologies.

Main Results:

Introduction of sophisticated endoscopic imaging platforms for the colon.
Development of new accessories and refined techniques for endoscopic resection.

Conclusions:

The field of gastrointestinal endoscopy is rapidly evolving.
Innovations in imaging, accessories, and resection are improving endoscopic procedures.