New endoscopes and add-on devices to improve colonoscopy performance

Figure 1 Fuse platform (EndoChoice, GA, United States) consists of the processor, the endoscope with one forward and two lateral cameras and a wide screen where you can appreciate the simultaneous monitor presentation from the three cameras (left, center, right) of the full-spectrum endoscopy system (Image courtesy of Endochoice, GA, United States).

Figure 2 Incremental benefit from full-spectrum colonoscopy compared to conventional colonoscopy complemented with proximal colon examination with scope retroflexion[26].

Figure 3 Endocuff (A) fitted onto the tip of the scope (B); device induced flattening of colonic folds during scope withdrawal (C) and assisting lesion reveal during polypectomy (D).

Figure 4 Endocuff-Vision with a single row of projections (Photo courtesy of Dr. Z. Tsiamoulos).