Editorial
Copyright ©2011 Baishideng Publishing Group Co.
World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2011; 17(1): 1-6
Published online Jan 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.1
Table 1 Comparison of currently available single and dual operator cholangioscopies
Endoscopists neededImage qualityTip deflectionSimultaneous irrigation and instrumentationFragility
Single operator (SpyGlass)OneModerate - good4 way (up/down, left/right)YesNo1
Dual operator
Fiberoptic cholangioscopiesTwoModerate - good2 way (up/down)NoYes
Video cholangioscopiesTwoExcellent2 way (up/down)NoYes