Implementing precision medicine in endoscopy practice

Area of Science:

• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
• Medical Diagnostics
• Personalized Medicine

Background:

• Traditional endoscopy often uses a standardized approach.
• Precision medicine offers tailored healthcare based on individual patient variability.
• Integrating personalized strategies into endoscopy is crucial for optimizing patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review evidence-based strategies for enhancing precision medicine in general endoscopy.
• To outline a framework for personalized endoscopic procedure selection.
• To guide clinicians in applying precision medicine principles to endoscopic practice.

Main Methods:

• Systematic literature review of studies on precision medicine in endoscopy.
• Analysis of factors influencing endoscopic procedure selection.
• Synthesis of evidence supporting personalized approaches in gastrointestinal diagnostics and management.

Main Results:

• Precision endoscopy requires considering pretest probabilities, patient comorbidities, preferences, and procedure risk-benefit ratios.
• A logical sequencing of endoscopic procedures enhances diagnostic and therapeutic precision.
• Evidence supports tailoring endoscopic interventions to individual patient profiles.

Conclusions:

• Precision medicine in endoscopy moves beyond a uniform approach, emphasizing individualized patient care.
• Implementing precision medicine requires careful consideration of clinical context and patient-specific factors.
• This approach promises improved accuracy and effectiveness in endoscopic diagnosis and management.