Colonoscopy robot is a new type of colonoscopy tool. As a bionic robot, colono
Colonoscopy robot is a new type of colonoscopy tool. As a bionic robot, colonoscopy robot is equipped with onboard camera, lighting device, suction device, cleaning device and ports of conventional tools, and has all the standard functions of endoscope. In addition, the colonoscopy robot also has the functions of visualization, image acquisition, tool access and so on. Colonoscopy robot is a miniature inspection tool. Compared with traditional endoscopes, colonoscopy robot has the advantages of small size, minimally invasive, remote, high patient comfort and less injury.
According to the report "In-depth market research and investment prospect forecast analysis of colonoscopy robot industry in 2022-2027" released by Xinsijie Industry Research Center, colorectal cancer is the third largest cancer cause in the world. According to the data released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) of the World Health Organization, in 2020, there will be an increase of 1.93 million colorectal cancer patients worldwide, with the incidence rate ranking third in the world and 940,000 colorectal cancer deaths, ranking first in the world.
Early detection is the key to improve the survival rate of colorectal cancer. Colonoscopy is of great significance for the early detection of colorectal cancer and is the gold standard for colon examination at present. Detection of colorectal cancer can be divided into non-invasive and invasive. Colonoscopy is an invasive method, which has the disadvantages of high complications, strict diet control and easy to cause discomfort to patients. Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive method, but it is expensive, difficult for patients to swallow and the examination process is long. Due to some defects of the existing detection methods, the clinical detection of colorectal cancer urgently needs a solution with low risk, convenient operation and good adaptability.
In recent years, thanks to the progress of robot technology, robots have been widely used in the medical field, such as joint replacement robots, spinal surgery robots, laparoscopic robots, percutaneous puncture robots and so on. Colonoscopy robot is one of the research hotspots of domestic and foreign enterprises. Related research institutions include Suzhou University, University of Colorado Advanced Medical Technology Laboratory, Wuxi Anzhizhuo Robot, Vanderbilt University and Leeds University.
With the development of research, the colonoscopy robot has achieved good results. For example, Endoculus developed by the Advanced Medical Technology Laboratory of the University of Colorado in the United States has a crawling speed of 40mm/s and can stay in live pigs. The plan is expected to be applied to human beings within three years. At present, Endoculus is still in the research and development stage, and it will take time for clinical application.
According to the analysis of the insiders of Xinsijie, colorectal cancer is the third leading cause in the world, and the mortality rate ranks second. Early detection is the key to improve the survival rate, but the existing detection methods for colorectal cancer still have some defects. In recent years, with the wide application of robots in clinic, the global enthusiasm for the research and development of colonoscopy robots has increased. However, due to technical limitations, the global colonoscopy robot is still in the research and development stage, and it is still far from commercial application.