Colonoscopy is an essential diagnostic and therapeutic tool in the management of colorectal disease. This review explores the recent advances of colonoscopy that have revolutionized patient care in the era of minimally invasive medicine. Key areas of focus include innovations in imaging, advanced endoscopic resection techniques, and nonsurgical management of strictures. Advances in therapeutic endoscopy are especially evident in inflammatory bowel disease. As the landscape of colonoscopy continues to evolve, it will continue to play a central role in modern medicine, shaping the future of patient care, and therapeutic interventions.
Keywords: Colonoscopy; Crohn’s disease; Endoscopy; Imaging modalities; Inflammatory bowel disease; Therapeutic interventions; Ulcerative colitis.
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