One of the factors potentially accountable for missed lesions during colonoscopy is the relatively narrow field of view (140°-170°) of standard forward viewing (SFV) colonoscopes. In an effort to eliminate this limitation, more sophisticated modalities including advanced technology endoscopes and add-on devices have been developed to address this drawback and maximize colonoscope´s ability to detect potentially culprit polyps, specially aiming to widen the field of view.
Although currently exists solutions to increase polyp detection, they still require special effort from physicians, some are highly expensive and often require special training. Most of them are also based on cameras, so increasing the view also distorts the image quality. Unlike others, LEAD increases the colonoscope view to 360° through its light emitting ring not a camera view – it does not affect the field of view. LEAD automatically detects polyps and acts a safety net for physicians providing an optimum detection solution.
Because most colorectal cancers develop from benign polyps, endoscopic screening, which allows detection and removal of adenomas, will have a larger impact on colorectal cancer incidence and mortality. LEAD would improve the quality of these screening programs by ensuring early polyp detection during colonoscopies – resulting in 1) reduced mortality rates, 2) cost savings, and 3) improved quality of life for ageing population. Its price is competitive enough to disrupt the European colonoscopy market and globally afterwards openning up a new way for polyp screening by delivering superior accuracy compared to conventional treatments.
