A soft robotic device that moves through the body like a worm could make bowel cancer screening much more comfortable by reducing pain and and discomfort, according to the scientists developing it.
Researchers at Imperial College London said they have created a new type endoscope that is soft, flexible, and capable of extending and curling on its own inside the body.
She said: “We know patients experience either discomfort or pain during the procedure and this affects uptake of further procedures and patient experience. Ms Patel said patients are often put off by the procedure because they are worried about the soreness it may cause.Nearly 43,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year in the UK, while around 268,000 people are living with the disease.
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