Newer Generation Colonoscopes Do Increase Detection of Polyps and Adenomas in Patients Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy

Colon tumors and colonoscopy

“…Another study showed convincingly that the use of newer generation colonoscopes, with better optics, high definition, and wider viewing angle, coupled with good technique, improves the quality of colonoscopic examination [3]. The aim was to compare the polyp and adenoma detection rates using Olympus colonoscopes of the 140, 160, and 180 series.…”

“…Six factors were predictive of examination time: time to cecum (P < 0.001); presence of AN (P < 0.001); number of polyps (P < 0.001); fellow (trainee) involvement (P < 0.001); quality of preparation (P = 0.040); and size of largest polyp (P < 0.001). It was concluded that screening colonoscopy performed with 180 series Olympus colonoscopes was associated with a higher detection rate for polyps and adenomas and longer examination times [3].…”