Title:New Devices for Endoscopic Treatments in Gastroenterology: A Narrative Review
Volume: 21
Issue: 11
Author(s): Manuele Furnari, Andrea Telese, Alexander Hann, Andrea Lisotti, Ivo Boškoski and Leonardo Henry Eusebi*
Affiliation:
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna,Italy
Keywords:
Artificial intelligence, enteroscopy, bariatric endoscopy, radiofrequency ablation, cholangioscopy, luminal opposing metal stents.
Abstract: Endoscopy is in a period of continuous innovations in terms of image quality, endoscopes, post-processing
software and lastly, application of Artificial Intelligence. Therapeutic boundaries have expanded, widening the grey
zone between endoscopy and surgery, and increasing endoscopic approaches in clinical scenarios where, until a few
years ago, surgery was the only option.
New scopes and accessories have made it easier to access critical areas such as the biliary tree and the small bowel
intestine. In the field of hepato-pancreato-biliary endoscopy (HPB), it is now possible to directly access the biliary
ducts or cystic lesions though dedicated stents and scopes, rather than having to rely only on fluoroscopy and ultrasound,
increasing the diagnostic and therapeutic options by applying a three-dimensional approach. This narrative
review will give an overview of some of the most relevant emerging fields in luminal and HPB endoscopy, highlighting
advantages and main limitations of the techniques, and providing considerations for future development.