Technology Reviews
The following ASGE Status Evaluation Reports have been prepared by the ASGE Technology Committee, chaired by Betsy Rodriguez, MD.
Sections
What's New
Methods of luminal distention for colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 77:319-327
Esophageal Function Testing
Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 76:231-243
Monitoring equipment for endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:175-180
Pancreatic and biliary stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:319-327
Patient Care
GI Endoscopes
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:1-6
Computer Aided Personalized Sedation
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:423-427
Automated Endoscope Reprocessors
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 72:675-680
Update on CT Colonography
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:393-8
Endoscopic electronic medical records systems
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;67:590-594
Implanted Electronic Devices at Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:561-568
Monitoring Equipment for Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;59:761-765
Transmission of Infection by Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;54:824-828
Propofol Use During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2001;53:876-879

Endoscopic Design and Care
Endoscopic Simulators
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:861-867
The Role of the U.S. Food and Drug Adminstration in Device Evaluation and Monitoring
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 72:5-10
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:539-545
Endoscope Repair by Original Equipment Manufacturers and Independent Service Organizations
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;57:639-642

Devices
Monitoring equipment for endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:175-180
Pancreatic and biliary stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2013:77:319-327
Equipment for Pediatric Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 76:8-17
Drug-eluting/biodegradable stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:954-958
Enteral Stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:455-464
Devices to improve colon polyp detection
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:1092-1097
Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:857-860
Autofluorescence Imaging
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 73:647-650
Ultrathin Endoscopes
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:893-898
Enteral Nutrition Access Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 72:236-248
Overtube Use in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70: 828-834
Biliary and Pancreatic Stone Extraction Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70:603-609
Endoscopic Retrieval Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69: 997-1003
Endoscopic Hemostatic Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 69:987-996
Mucosal Ablation Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:1031-1042
Endoscopic Banding Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:217-221
Biliary and Pancreatic Lithotripsy Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:750-756
Polypectomy Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:741-749
Guidewires for use in GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:571-576
Photodynamic Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:927-932
Endoscopic Clip Application Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:746-750
Update on Endoscopic Tissue Sampling Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:743-747
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:539-545
Disposable Endoscopic Accessories
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:477-479
Tissue Adhesives and Fibrin Glues
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;60:327-333
Monitoring Equipment for Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;59:761-765
Tools for Endoscopic Stricture Dilation
Gastrointest Endosc 2004;59:753-760
Electrosurgical Generators
Gastrointest Endosc 2003;58:656-660
The Argon Plasma Coagulator
Gastrointest Endosc 2002;55:807-810

Techniques
Methods of luminal distention for colonoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2013; 77:319-327
Endolumenal Bariatric Techniques
Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 76:1-7
Sphincter of Oddi Manometry
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:1175-1180
Endoscopic Tattooing
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 72:681-682
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:11-18
Chromoendoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:639-649
Photodynamic Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:927-932

Colonoscopy
Enteral Stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:455-464
Colonoscopy Preparation
Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 69:1201-1209
Polypectomy Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:741-749

EGD
Enteral Stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:455-464
Endoscopic Banding Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:217-221
Sclerosing Agents for Use in GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:1-6
Enteroscopes
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66872-880
Guidewires for use in GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:571-576
Photodynamic Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:927-932
Wireless Esophageal pH Monitoring System
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:485-487
Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 1998;47:569-572

ERCP
ERCP cannulation and sphincterotomy devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 71:435-445
Biliary and Pancreatic Stone Extraction Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70:603-609
Cholangiopancreatoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:411-421
Short-Wire ERCP Systems
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66650-657
Biliary and Pancreatic Lithotripsy Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:750-756
Guidewires for use in GI Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;65:571-576
Photodynamic Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:927-932
Radiographic Contrast Media Used in ERCP
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:480-484

EUS
Interventional EUS
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 72:1-4
EUS Accessories
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:1076-1081
Echoendoscopes
Gastrointest Endosc 2007;66:435-442
Endoscopic Ultrasound Probes
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:751-754

Miscellaneous
Minimizing Occupational Hazards in Endoscopy: Personal Protective Equipment, Radiation Safety, and Ergonomics
Gastrointest Endosc 2010; 72:227-235
Update on CT Colonography
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;69:393-8
Mucosal Ablation Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:1031-1042
Photodynamic Therapy for Gastrointestinal Disease
Gastrointest Endosc 2006;63:927-932
Wireless Esophageal pH Monitoring System
Gastrointest Endosc 2005;62:485-487
Botulinum Toxin Therapy in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 1998;47:569-572

Report on Emerging Technologies
Imaging
Endocytoscopy
Gastrointest Endosc 2009;70: 610-613
Report on Emerging Technology: Capsule Endoscopy of the Colon
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:621-623
Techniques
Esophageal Function Testing
Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 231-243
Endolumonal Bariatric Techniques
Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 76:1-7
Report on Emerging Technology: Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:617-620
Devices
Endoscopic Closure Devices
Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 76:244-251
Drug-eluting/biodegradable stents
Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:954-958
Report on Emerging Technology: Capsule Endoscopy of the Colon
Gastrointest Endosc 2008;68:621-623

Suggestions? Do you have a suggestion for a clinical guideline or technology review topic that would be valuable? Email your input to Liz O’Keefe, Assistant Manager, Research and Quality, at lokeefe@asge.org.
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