That headline is partly true, but misleading if it suggests traditional colonoscopy is obsolete.
Researchers and healthcare systems are developing and using capsule colonoscopy (also called Colon Capsule Endoscopy), where a person swallows a small camera capsule that takes images of the colon as it passes through the digestive tract. It is much less invasive than a traditional colonoscopy and is already used in some situations. ** remains the gold standard because it can:
- Directly visualize the colon
- Take biopsies
- Remove polyps during the same procedure
A capsule can detect abnormalities, but if it finds something suspicious, many patients still need a conventional colonoscopy for confirmation or treatment. colonoscopy for selected patients**, but standard **** is still the primary test when doctors need the most complete examination and the ability to treat problems during the procedure.
