Augmented Reality to Improve Ergonomics; Positive Stool Tests and Polyp Location (GI & Endoscopy News)

This edition of Sharma’s Endoscopy Insights highlights two key findings in colonoscopy practice. First, augmented reality (AR)–assisted endoscopy shows promise in improving procedural efficiency and reducing ergonomic injuries, as AR headsets can help endoscopists maintain a neutral posture during procedures. Second, a U.S. study found that patients with a positive stool-based screening test (FIT or multitarget stool DNA/Cologuard) have a higher prevalence of advanced adenomas throughout the colon, including a notably increased rate of right-sided advanced serrated polyps, reinforcing the importance of thorough colonoscopic evaluation after positive stool tests.