Question 1

What do I need to get an Solo Scope operational procedure room up and running?

Accepted Answer

The only equipment that is needed beyond a standard operating room is the Solo Scope video controller. All other equipment (suction, air or CO2 source, water jet, therapeutic tools etc.) is standard equipment available already in procedure rooms.

Question 2

Does the 200° field of view alter the operation?

Accepted Answer

There is no change in operation. What needs to be kept in mind is that what the physician sees at the far edges of the picture is actually 100° from center, i.e. behind the tip of the camera. It allows doctors to see easily behind haustral folds and the rectum and cecum fully without the need to retroflex the scope head. It also allows better visualization of diseases such as diverticulosis.

Question 3

Does the Solo Scope procedure require any special patient preparation?

Accepted Answer

No. Patient preparation for the Solo Scope colonoscope screening and diagnostic procedures is identical to the preparation for conventional screening and diagnostic colonoscopy.

Question 4

Is the Solo Scope procedure performed using sedation?

Accepted Answer

Patients undergoing screening and diagnostic colonoscopy with the Solo Scope colonoscope are administered the same sedation as with conventional colonoscopy.

Question 5

Is the Solo Scope colonoscope procedure safer than a conventionalcolonoscopy?

Accepted Answer

Due to the single-use design and one way valves that prevent backflow, the Solo Scope colonoscope reduces the risk of disease transmission during the procedure.

Question 6

Does the Solo Scope scanner use optical imaging?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The imaging itself is quite similar to conventional colonoscopy that uses optical imaging. However the Solo Scope optical imaging head was designed from scratch to suit imaging of the human colon. The 200° panoramic-view enables easy visualization of polyps behind anatomic folds.