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Robotic systems enhance gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy precision and control for diagnostics and therapeutics. This review covers the evolution, applications, and future of robotic endoscopy in improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Medical Robotics

Background:

  • Robotics in surgery has expanded to gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, aiming to improve accuracy and reduce practitioner strain.
  • Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES) showed promise but faced limitations in instrumentation and closure techniques.
  • Conventional endoscopy lacks triangulation, traction, and degrees of freedom, driving the need for robotic solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the historical development, current uses, and future potential of robotic platforms in GI endoscopy.
  • To highlight how robotic interventions address limitations of traditional endoscopic tools.
  • To discuss the impact of robotics on diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical progression and current applications of robotic platforms in GI endoscopy.
  • Analysis of the evolution of robotic endoscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures like ESD and EFTR.
  • Examination of the potential benefits and challenges of robotic endoscopy.

Main Results:

  • Robotic endoscopy offers enhanced precision and control over traditional methods.
  • Robotic platforms have evolved to support complex procedures like endoscopic sub-mucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR).
  • Various robotic systems demonstrate improved safety and efficiency in GI procedures.

Conclusions:

  • Robotic endoscopy represents a significant advancement in GI procedures, offering improved precision and control.
  • Continued innovation, clinical validation, and advanced training are essential for the widespread adoption of robotic endoscopy.
  • Robotic technology promises to revolutionize GI disease management and enhance patient outcomes.