mon among endoscopists,
according to a 2014 study
from the Journal of
Clinical
Gastroenterology, with
cervical disk injuries and
carpal tunnel syndrome
often reported as side
effects of performing a lot
of colonoscopies. As a
result, manufacturers
have looked to ease strain
through more contempo-
rized designs, including
lightweight controllers
with joystick-style han-
dling. The thinking here:
More comfortable con-
trollers might work to
prevent fatigue during a
colonoscopy, thereby
helping the physician to
maintain his focus for the
duration of the withdraw-
al process.
• Preparation is key. As
Dr. Hogan says, "If you
don't have a good prep,
you don't have a good
ADR." Some surgical
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• ACCESSORIZE Accessories such as the endoscopic cuff are designed to enhance visualization
of the mucosa.
• IN CONTROL Can ergonomic controller designs address the musculoskeletal complaints
common among endoscopists?
• NEW VIEW Side-viewing cameras offer wall-to-wall views of the mucosa. An adenoma can be
seen here in the right lateral view.
Avantis
Medical
Systems
Invendo
Medical
Olympus
