Capsule Endoscopy- Future of Endoscopic Procedures
What are the major shifts happening in the endoscopic procedures? Endoscopy is a procedure in which a long flexible tube equipped with a camera is used to enter the human body to investigate unusual symptoms experienced in the esophagus, stomach, small portions of the small intestine, and the colon. This procedure can be very invasive, as it involves the insertion of an endoscope through a patient’s mouth or anus. Endoscopy equipment includes endoscopes, visualization systems, and other instruments that support endoscopic surgical procedures, and the accessories are used to ease the handling of instruments during surgeries. Many existing methods of endoscopy can be very uncomfortable and potentially even painful for a patient. Using a conventional endoscope is also limited in its usable range, unable to access a majority of the small bowel. Recent advancements in LEDs (light-emitting diodes), optical design, and MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) technologies have provided...