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Fecobionics, a novel simulated feces device, assesses anorectal function by measuring pressures and shape during defecation. This bionic technology integrates multiple diagnostic tools for evaluating defecatory disorders.

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  • Gastroenterology
  • Medical Bionics
  • Physiology

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  • Bionic technologies are increasingly used in gastroenterology for diagnostic purposes.
  • Existing bionic devices like PillCam and SmartPill assess gastrointestinal morphology and function.
  • New bionic innovations are being developed, including oral drug delivery devices, intestinal robots, and Fecobionics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the Fecobionics platform for assessing defecatory function and dysfunction.
  • To focus on the design, signal processing, data analysis, and clinical applications of Fecobionics.
  • To highlight the potential of Fecobionics in diagnostics, therapy assessment, and treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Fecobionics is an anally insertable device mimicking feces, measuring anorectal pressures, orientation, bending, and shape during rectal presence and evacuation.
  • It integrates functionalities of balloon expulsion technology, high-resolution anorectal manometry, defecography, and the functional luminal imaging probe.
  • Prototypes have been developed and evaluated in healthy subjects and patients with fecal incontinence and obstructed defecation.

Main Results:

  • Fecobionics enables multiple measurements within a single study, allowing computation of novel functional parameters.
  • The device has been evaluated in clinical trials involving patients with defecatory disorders.
  • Initial evaluations demonstrate the potential of Fecobionics in assessing anorectal function and dysfunction.

Conclusions:

  • Fecobionics represents a significant advancement in bionic technology for evaluating defecatory function.
  • The platform offers advantages over existing methods by integrating multiple diagnostic capabilities.
  • Future applications include improved diagnostics, therapy assessment, and treatment guidance for anorectal disorders.