Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Manuscript ID	121231
Country	United States

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Status of robotic and manual devices for advanced colonoscopy: Trends and applications of robotics in colonoscopy
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Saleh A Busbait, Koby Herman, Shayan Assaie-Ardakany and Jasneet S Bhullar
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Corresponding Author	Jasneet S Bhullar, FACS, FASCRS, MD, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, 16001 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, United States. drjsbhullar@gmail.com
Key Words	Colonoscopy; Robotic colonoscopy; Manual assistive colonoscopy; Advanced colonoscopy; Cecal intubation; Adenoma detection
Core Tip	Conventional colonoscopy remains limited by patient discomfort, loop formation, and operator dependence, prompting the development of manual assistive and robotic technologies. This review summarizes current advanced colonoscopy devices, comparing their mechanisms, clinical performance, and real-world adoption. Manual assistive devices provide gradual improvements with minimal workflow disruption, while robotic systems demonstrate promising reductions in pain and sedation requirements but face cost and implementation barriers. Although widespread clinical adoption remains limited, ongoing advances in automation, magnetic navigation, and artificial intelligence suggest a future role for hybrid and robotic systems in improving procedural quality and patient experience.
Citation	Busbait SA, Herman K, Assaie-Ardakany S, Bhullar JS. Status of robotic and manual devices for advanced colonoscopy: Trends and applications of robotics in colonoscopy. World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther 2026; In press

Received	2026-03-19 03:56
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-19 05:50
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-21 09:56
Return for Revision	2026-04-21 09:56
Revised	2026-05-04 13:29
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-05-20 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-05-20 06:34
Articles in Press	2026-05-20 06:34
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