Water-Assisted Colonoscopy

Virtually Assisted Optical Colonoscopy

We present a set of tools used to enhance the optical colonoscopy procedure in a novel manner with the aim of improving both the accuracy and efficiency of this procedure. In order to better present the colon information to the gastroenterologist performing a conventional (optical) colonoscopy, we undistort the radial distortion of the fisheye view of the colonoscope. The radial distortion is m...

Colonoscopy assisted laparoscopic sigmoidectomy: a case report

INTRODUCTION We report a case of colonoscopy-assisted laparoscopic sigmoidectomy used for the management of sigmoid volvulus. CASE PRESENTATION We report a 68-year-old female who underwent colonoscopy assisted laparoscopic sigmoidectomy. In this procedure, an anvil is inserted into the anus with colonoscopic assistance. An anastomosis is established without removing the colon from the abdomin...

Water-aided colonoscopy: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND Water-aided methods for colonoscopy are distinguished by the timing of removal of infused water, predominantly during withdrawal (water immersion) or during insertion (water exchange). OBJECTIVE To discuss the impact of these approaches on colonoscopy pain and adenoma detection rate (ADR). DESIGN Systematic review. SETTING Randomized, controlled trial (RCT) that compared water-...

One year experience with computer-assisted propofol sedation for colonoscopy

AIM To report our one-year experience with computer assisted propofol sedation (CAPS) for colonoscopy as the first United States Medical Center to adopt CAPS technology for routine clinical use. METHODS Between September 2014 and August 2015, 2677 patients underwent elective outpatient colonoscopy with CAPS at our center. All colonoscopies were performed by 1 of 17 gastroenterologists certifi...

Balloon-Assisted Endoscopy: A Powerful Tool for Complete Colonoscopy