Retrospective analysis evaluates LumenEye's safety and utility in outpatient colorectal patients, suggesting a viable alternative to traditional endoscopy.
Key Points
This study aims to assess the feasibility, safety, and clinical utility of LumenEye in outpatient colorectal clinics managing watch-and-wait patients.
Conducted a single centre, retrospective analysis of LumenEye examinations.
Collected data on demographics, procedures, and outcomes from electronic health records.
Used descriptive statistics and chi-square/logistic regression analyses to identify factors related to complications.
A total of 327 procedures were performed with a mean patient age of 67.6 years.
54.1% of procedures were for watch-and-wait patients, primarily referred by a colorectal multidisciplinary team.
Pain requiring analgesia occurred in 5.8% of cases, with 2.1% early termination and 1.2% minor bleeding reported.
No perforations or infections were recorded, indicating a favorable safety profile.