Advanced endoscopy technologies to improve the detection and characterisation of colorrectal polyps

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is a major health problem. An improvement to its survival has been demonstrated by performing colonoscopy screenings and removing its precursor lesions: polyps. However, colonoscopy is not infallible and multiple strategies have been proposed aimed at improving the quality thereof. This report describes the endoscopic systems available to improve the detection and characterization of polyps, the different classifications for histological prediction and the current indications of advanced endoscopic diagnostic techniques.

Keywords: Colonoscopia; Colonoscopy; Colorectal cancer; Cáncer colorrectal; Diagnóstico óptico; Optical diagnosis; Polyp; Pólipo.