ASGE DDW Videos from Around the World | 2023-THE MAGNETIC FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE (MFE): A NOVEL PLATFORM FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC COLONOSCOPY

THE MAGNETIC FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPE (MFE): A NOVEL PLATFORM FOR DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC COLONOSCOPY

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The Magnetic Flexible Endoscope (MFE) is a new platform designed for diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy. The MFE overcomes the limitations of current colonoscopes by using a magnetic coupling system instead of cables, allowing for flexible navigation without stretching the colon. It maintains the same functionality as a conventional colonoscope, with the addition of a magnet in the tip. The MFE has been extensively evaluated and demonstrated reliable performance, including autonomous navigation using artificial intelligence. In in vivo swine trials, the MFE successfully navigated the colon, provided good visibility without colonic trauma, and performed biopsies and endoscopic mucosal resections. First in human trials are being prepared. Credits to the authors are given, but no specific names or affiliations are mentioned.

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Authors: Claire A. Landewee, Conchúbhair Winters, James Martin, Joseph C. Norton, Simone Calò, Bruno Scaglioni, Tamaryn Townley, Jun Wai Kow, Pietro Valdastri, Venkataraman Subramanian, Keith L. Obstein

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Magnetic Flexible Endoscope

diagnostic colonoscopy

therapeutic colonoscopy

magnetic coupling system

autonomous navigation