Endoscopy & gastroscopy procedures
Endoscopy for preclinical research studies is a key diagnostic tool of the upper GI tract (gastroscopy), colon (colonoscopy) and small bowel (enteroscopy).
During gastroscopy, for example, a flexible endoscope is passed through the mouth as far as the duodenum, providing images of the upper digestive tract.
A major advantage of endoscopy is the collection of tissue biopsies for research studies. The minimally invasive procedure is used to view and image the stomach lining and contents.
Endoscopic delivery devices also administer therapies in research studies with gastrointestinal cancer models.