A UK single-center pilot experience using a novel robotic inchworm colonoscopy system.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colonoscopy is the gold standard investigation in the lower gastrointestinal tract. However, 75% of patients can experience pain with moderate sedation. The application of robotic technology aims to overcome difficulties faced including better utilization of rooms for advanced procedures and to achieve a complete colonoscopy in patients restricted by pain and technical challenges.

Methods

This pilot study, the first at a UK-National Health Service Hospital between January 2023 to August 2024 with one expert endoscopist performing the robotic colonoscopy (RC). Patients with failed previous standard colonoscopy (SC) along with index diagnostic procedures deemed potentially difficult were recruited. Procedures were performed outside the endoscopy unit similar to an

SUBMITTER: Ahmed JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12038173 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature