What is Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and Zoom Endoscopy?

NBI and Zoom Endoscopy are advanced endoscopy techniques that use special light filters and magnification to provide a microscopic view of the digestive system for early cancer detection.

How does this new endoscopy technology help detect cancer?

This technology uses special light filters to make hidden cancer cells and blood vessels 'pop,' and allows doctors to magnify the lining of the stomach and intestines to a microscopic level in real-time.

Can early cancer detection with this endoscopy avoid surgery?

Yes, early detection through these advanced endoscopic methods often allows doctors to manage cancer effectively, potentially avoiding the need for major surgery or repeat tests.

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New Endoscopy Tech Spots Cancer Early

31 Jan

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Summary

Advanced endoscopy uses special light filters to reveal hidden cancer cells.
Zoom endoscopy magnifies digestive tract lining for early cancer detection.
Early detection via endoscopy often avoids major surgery or repeat tests.

A national workshop focused on advanced endoscopy techniques, Narrow Band Imaging (NBI) and Zoom Endoscopy, was recently held at Pinnacle Hospitals in Visakhapatnam. This groundbreaking technology offers a microscopic view of the digestive system.

Utilizing specialized light filters, NBI makes hidden cancer cells and blood vessels more apparent. Combined with Zoom Endoscopy's magnification capabilities, doctors can examine the lining of the stomach and intestines at a microscopic level in real-time. This allows for the detection of gastrointestinal cancers at their earliest, most treatable stages.

The workshop saw participation from delegates across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Bihar. Experts, including Dr. Noriya Uedo from Japan, highlighted how these advanced endoscopic treatments can often negate the necessity for major surgery or further diagnostic procedures, marking a significant advancement in cancer care.