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; 17(3): 121231 [DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.121231]
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Jasneet S Bhullar, MD, FACS, FASCRS, 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
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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; 17(3): 121231 [DOI: 10.4292/wjgpt.121231]
World J Gastrointest Pharmacol Ther. Sep 5, 2026; 17(3): 121231 Published online Sep 5, 2026. doi: 10.4292/wjgpt.121231
Status of robotic and manual devices for advanced colonoscopy: Trends and applications of robotics in colonoscopy
Saleh A Busbait, Koby Herman, Shayan Assaie-Ardakany, Jasneet S Bhullar
Saleh A Busbait, Koby Herman, Shayan Assaie-Ardakany, Jasneet S Bhullar, Department of Surgery, Henry Ford Providence Hospital, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Southfield, MI 48075, United States
Saleh A Busbait, Department of Surgery, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Busbait SB, Herman KH, Assaie-Ardakany SA, and Bhullar JB designed the concept and outline and contributed to the writing and review of literature; Bhullar JB and Busbait SB were responsible for oversight and coordination; Bhullar JB is the corresponding author of this manuscript; and all authors contributed to the editing of the manuscript.
AI contribution statement: No AI tools were used. AI assisted were used to only help improve the grammar and language clarity of the review response file only. However, all the content and responses are accurate and reflected on the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
Corresponding author: Jasneet S Bhullar, MD, FACS, FASCRS, 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
Received: March 19, 2026 Revised: May 4, 2026 Accepted: May 20, 2026 Published online: September 5, 2026 Processing time: 162 Days and 0.7 Hours
Core Tip
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.
