ASGE Masterclass: Capsule Quest – Journey Through the Future of GI Diagnostics (Virtual) | March 2025-The Future is Now Robotic & Intelligent Capsule Endoscopy

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The document discusses the advancements in gastrointestinal (GI) diagnostics, particularly focusing on robotic and AI-powered capsule endoscopy. Capsule endoscopy represents a significant evolution in GI diagnostics, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional methods such as upper endoscopy and colonoscopy. Traditional methods, while effective, come with risks including bleeding, perforation, sedation-related complications, and missed lesions. These procedures are also costly, with expenses influenced by various factors such as facility type and geographic location.<br /><br />Capsule endoscopy involves a swallowable camera capsule that wirelessly transmits images, aiding in diagnosing conditions like obscure GI bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease, and malignancies. Recent innovations have integrated robotics and AI to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy (MCCE) provides active control of capsule movement, enhancing visualization and reducing the need for invasive procedures.<br /><br />AI plays a crucial role by integrating deep learning algorithms to improve the detection and diagnosis of GI disorders. Systems like the OMOM Robotic Capsule System and the AnX NaviCam Small Bowel Capsule System demonstrate enhanced sensitivity, reduced interpretation times, and predictive capabilities for abnormalities, promising better patient outcomes. Challenges persist, notably with reimbursement issues due to the lack of dedicated billing codes for AI-assisted procedures. However, potential avenues such as the New Technology Add-on Payment (NTAP) and value-based care models could improve financial viability.<br /><br />Furthermore, capsule endoscopy could enhance telemedicine and personalized medicine by facilitating remote studies and data-driven treatment methods. Overall, the integration of robotics and AI signifies a promising future for capsule endoscopy, potentially transforming GI practice by offering safer, more accurate, and cost-effective diagnostic options.

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Learning Objective:
1. Unveil the cutting-edge world of robotic and AI-powered capsule endoscopy

Keywords

gastrointestinal diagnostics

capsule endoscopy

robotics

AI-powered

non-invasive

Magnetically Controlled Capsule Endoscopy

deep learning algorithms

OMOM Robotic Capsule System

telemedicine

personalized medicine