ASGE Masterclass: Capsule Quest – Journey Through the Future of GI Diagnostics (Virtual) | March 2025-From Findings to Action: Integrating Capsule Endoscopy into Therapeutic Endoscopy

From Findings to Action: Integrating Capsule Endoscopy into Therapeutic Endoscopy

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The speaker expressed gratitude for being invited to present an overview of small bowel endoscopy, particularly focusing on capsule and double balloon enteroscopy. Significant advancements have been made since the inception of capsule and double balloon technologies in 2001, which have greatly enhanced small bowel examination techniques that were previously inefficient. The double balloon method, pioneered by Professor Yamamoto, uses latex balloons to gently manipulate the bowel, allowing for deeper examination. Capsule technology has also advanced, particularly alongside AI developments, providing a minimally invasive scouting method for directing double balloon enteroscopy.<br /><br />The presentation emphasized the importance of these technologies in diagnosing and managing small bowel conditions, such as bleeding, strictures, polyps, and tumors. The speaker highlighted the need for careful patient selection, proper procedural setup, and the complementary role of cross-section imaging and capsule endoscopy in guiding effective double balloon enteroscopy. The treatment strategies discussed aim to be minimally invasive, significantly improving patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy.

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Dr. Edward Despott

Keywords

small bowel endoscopy

capsule endoscopy

double balloon enteroscopy

AI advancements

minimally invasive

patient outcomes