A recent advancement in minimally invasive spine surgery, unilateral biportal endoscopy integrates the principles of both microscopic and endoscopic techniques.It utilizes two independent portals — ...

A meta-optic is optimized for integration with the coherent fiber bundle, whereas the individual fiber cores are taken as the imaging limitation. The MOFIE achieves a reduced tip length while ...

Tucson-based University of Arizona gastroenterologist Bhaskar Banerjee, MD, and colleagues are creating a dual-view endoscope to improve physician vision during colonoscopy, Arizona Public Media ...

Researchers have developed a new bio-inspired medical endoscope that can acquire 3D visible light and near-infrared fluorescence images at the same time. It features an optical design that combines ...

Doctors may perform an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and help treat stomach ulcers. During the procedure, a healthcare professional inserts an endoscope through the mouth and into the ...

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures help diagnose and treat pancreatic or bile duct blockages. ERCP combines the benefits of gastrointestinal endoscopy and X-rays.

It is recommended that patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding undergo endoscopy within 24 hours after gastroenterologic consultation. The role of endoscopy performed within time frames ...