ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Direct visualization-guided endoscopic management of complex colonic diverticular disease: a proof-of-concept case series.
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Background: Complex colonic diverticular disease, including diverticular bleeding, inflammatory diverticular disease, presents substantial therapeutic challenges for conventional colonoscopy because of limited intradiverticular visualization, difficult access, and restricted maneuverability. Failure to precisely localize the culprit lesion or inflammatory nidus may lead to recurrent symptoms, delayed treatment, or surgical intervention. The EyeMax direct visualization system, originally designed for pancreatobiliary interventions, may provide a novel strategy for targeted intradiverticular diagnosis and therapy. Aim: To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and potential clinical applications of the EyeMax direct visualization system in the endoscopic management of complex colonic diverticular disease. Methods: We conducted a retrospective proof-of-concept case series of patients with complex colonic diverticular disease who underwent EyeMax-assisted endoscopic intervention at a tertiary hospital between January 2024 and July 2026. Included patients had diverticular bleeding, diverticulitis with localized inflammation or purulent cavity, or diverticular fecalith incarceration. Primary outcome was technical success, defined as successful intradiverticular access and completion of intended intervention under direct visualization. Secondary outcomes included clinical success, adverse events, recurrence, and need for surgery. Results: Seven patients were included, comprising diverticular bleeding ( Conclusion: In this preliminary assessment, the EyeMax system demonstrates feasibility for managing complex colonic diverticular disease, with potential utility in diverticular bleeding, diverticulitis, and fecalith incarceration. These findings are preliminary, and the concept of direct visualization-guided precision endoscopy warrants validation in larger prospective multicenter studies.
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