Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	126686
DOI	10.4253/wjge.126686
Country	Italy

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Capsule endoscopy: Emerging technologies and future clinical applications
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Clelia Marmo and Maria Elena Riccioni
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Clelia Marmo, MD, PhD, Gastroenterology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario, IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo Agostino Gemelli No. 8, Rome 00168, Rome 00168, Lazio, Italy. clelia.marmo@policlinicogemelli.it
Key Words	Capsule endoscopy; Gastrointestinal bleeding; Crohn’s disease; Pan-enteric capsule endoscopy; Magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy; Artificial intelligence; Robotic endoscopy
Core Tip	Capsule endoscopy is rapidly evolving beyond conventional small bowel imaging. Pan-enteric systems enable comprehensive gastrointestinal assessment, while artificial intelligence improves lesion detection, standardizes examination quality, and reduces reading time. Magnetically controlled capsules extend minimally invasive examination to the upper gastrointestinal tract and provide remote navigation. Emerging robotic platforms may further expand these capabilities by integrating active navigation, tissue sampling, and targeted drug delivery. This review summarizes these recent advances and highlights the transition of capsule endoscopy from a passive diagnostic device dedicated to small bowel visualization to an intelligent, minimally invasive platform with expanding applications throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
Citation	Marmo C, Riccioni ME. Capsule endoscopy: Emerging technologies and future clinical applications. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.4253/wjge.126686
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Received	2026-08-12 07:00
Peer-Review Started	2026-08-12 07:00
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-10-16 09:04
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