ASGE Masterclass: Capsule Quest – Journey Through the Future of GI Diagnostics (On-demand) | March 2025-Tomorrows Toolbox - Trends & Innovations Capsule Endoscopy

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This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Jay N. Yepuri on current trends and future innovations in capsule endoscopy technology. Dr. Yepuri reports no financial conflicts of interest regarding the content of the presentation.<br /><br />Recent advancements in capsule endoscopy have focused on enhancing image quality, extending battery life, and improving data transmission capabilities. These developments aim to increase diagnostic accuracy with more detailed imaging, aided by AI and machine learning algorithms.<br /><br />Looking forward, innovations emphasize miniaturization and integration to enhance patient comfort and ease of ingestion. These advances will allow for multiple functions—imaging, therapy, and sensing—to be streamlined into the procedures. Improved imaging technology will involve high-definition cameras, advanced optics, and image processing techniques, including optical coherence tomography (OCT), for clearer and more detailed visualization.<br /><br />The future of capsule endoscopy also looks towards targeted drug delivery systems that allow for precise delivery of medications to specific regions, such as areas affected by inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastrointestinal bleeds, or malignancies. Additionally, the document discusses anticipating advancements in wireless power and control systems, potentially eliminating the need for batteries and allowing for longer, more detailed studies and real-time control of capsule movement and orientation. These improvements might support functions like delivering hemostatic agents and performing electrocautery or laser treatment.<br /><br />Artificial intelligence and machine learning will further enhance automated image analysis, improving diagnostic accuracy and facilitating early disease detection with real-time feedback. Future capabilities may include biopsy, tissue sampling, and the use of sensors and biomarkers for real-time physiological monitoring, which will be key to personalized medicine and clinical decision-making.<br /><br />In summary, ongoing research and development in capsule endoscopy focus on enhancing diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities while improving the patient experience and clinical outcomes.

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Learning Objective:
1. Peek into the future of capsule endoscopy and discover the next big things in research and development.

Keywords

capsule endoscopy

image quality

AI

machine learning

miniaturization

targeted drug delivery

wireless power

high-definition cameras

optical coherence tomography

personalized medicine