Current state of micro-robots/devices as substitutes for screening colonoscopy: assessment based on technology readiness levels.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published Date: Jun 20, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Previous reports have described several candidates, which have the potential to replace colonoscopy, but to date, there is still no device capable of fully replacing flexible colonoscopy in the management of colonic disorders and for mass adult population screening for asymptomatic colorectal cancer.

Authors

  • Silvia C Tapia-Siles
    Surgical Technology and Robotics Group, Institute for Medical Science and Technology (IMSaT), University of Dundee, Dundee, DD2 1FD, UK.
  • Stuart Coleman
    Surgical Technology and Robotics Group, Institute for Medical Science and Technology (IMSaT), University of Dundee, Dundee, DD2 1FD, UK.
  • Alfred Cuschieri
    Surgical Technology and Robotics Group, Institute for Medical Science and Technology (IMSaT), University of Dundee, Dundee, DD2 1FD, UK. a.cuschieri@dundee.ac.uk.

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