Continuation of a fantastic voyage! From push and pull to a new novel motorized spiral enteroscope: the next chapter in deep enteroscopy

Although we have come a long way in the endoscopic exploration of the small bowel, new technologic advancements aid in propelling us forward. The ability to achieve total enteroscopy and visualize the entire GI tract in 1 session is the proverbial holy grail in enteroscopy. Our fantastic voyage through the small bowel started endoscopically with capsule endoscopy, followed by push and pull enteroscopy and then spiral enteroscopy. But now, we have the first motorized endoscope that has the potential to significantly shorten procedure time and allow for total enteroscopy in 1 session.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research