GI Endoscopy: Thriving on Innovation
Executive Summary
Growth in the gastrointestinal endoscopy products market is being driven by advancements in GI diagnostics and screening technologies and growing adoption of high definition cameras and other enhanced imaging tools designed to improve diagnostic sensitivity and specificity in vivo, decrease the number of unnecessary procedures, and improve patient outcomes. Looking to the future, technological innovation will continue to impact growth in this market as emerging minimally invasive devices help redefine the diagnosis and treatment of GI disorders.
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