title: Efficiency in endoscopy with improvements in instrumentation.
abstract: This article explores ways in which developments in endoscopic instrumentation might be used to improve efficiency. While this holds great promise, it is important to first define efficiency and make sure that the goals for improving efficiency through technology will actually benefit patients and physicians.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Medical Center, 3912 Taubman Center, Box 0362, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. gelta@umich.edu
authors.forename: Grace H
authors.initials: GH
authors.lastname: Elta
mesh_terms: D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal / Q000592:standards*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans