OCTOBER - 20186In recent years, the use of novel endoscopic approaches in the treatment of refractory intractable diseases has evolved substantially. Originally, the role of endoscopy was to diagnose gastrointestinal disease and treat the confirmed disease including cancer. However, recent advancements trends in endoscopic treatment allow for the diagnosis of unsolved gastrointestinal diseases, as well as conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, including obesity and hyperlipidemia. Currently, the majority of endoscopyrelated devices for metabolic obesity disease are developed in western countries, where the prevalence and interest of metabolic obesity disease are high. However, in Asia, there has been a rapid increase in the prevalence of obesity, cardiovascular disease, and gastrointestinal disease--including colon cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease--in recent years. Therefore, the development of novel endoscopic technology has received increased attention in Asia.To this end, the recent advancement in endoluminal technology for the treatment of obesity and refractory gastrointestinal diseases is promising. The development of new endoscopic techniques and improvement of existing designs, allow the endoscopist to play an increasingly important role in the treatment of obesity. There will be particular interest in reversible approaches that do not commit the patient to permanent surgical modification of the gastrointestinal tract. In addition, there is hope that continued technological advancement would lead to an effective, easily deployed therapy to help the millions of people worldwide who suffer from refractory gastrointestinal disease and severe metabolic obesity disease. Each device will need to be carefully assessed through clinical trials to determine their safety, efficacy, and durability. Future research will allow for the widespread clinical use of these devices.This edition of the Medtech Outlook magazine is an anthology of some of the outstanding endoscopy technology providers who are making waves of innovation and introducing trends that have paved the way for several significant changes in the medical industry. We attempt to bridge these endoscopy technology solution providers to decision makers of leading medical firms. Copyright © 2018 ValleyMedia Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.OCTOBER - 20 - 2018VOLUME 01 - 08ENDOSCOPY SPECIALContact UsPhone:510 230 0396 Fax:510-894-8405Emailsales@medicaltechoutlook.comeditor@medicaltechoutlook.commarketing@medicaltechoutlook.comManaging EditorAlex D'souzaEditorial StaffSalesJoe Philip Laura PintoMatthew JacobMerlin WatsonSarah FernandesSpurthi PatilVisualizerJeevan JyothiMark Wilsonmark@medicaltechoutlook.com510 565 7623Alex D'souzaManaging Editoreditor@Medicaltechoutlook.comCurrent Endoscopy Market Sketch*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorialPublished by ValleyMedia Inc. To subscribe to MedicalTech OutlookVisit www.Medicaltechoutlook.com
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