Endoscopic–Laparoscopic Collaboration, Advancing Innovation | EndoFresh® Supports a Live Advanced Procedure at the 23rd Beijing International Digestive Disease Forum

Against the vibrant backdrop of early summer, the 2026 Annual Meeting of Chinese Gastroenterologists Worldwide and the 23rd Beijing International Digestive Disease Forum was held in Beijing from June 12 to 14. Jointly organized by the World Association of Chinese Doctors, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, and other institutions, the conference brought together digestive endoscopy experts, clinicians, and industry professionals from across China. Under the theme “Innovation, Integration, and Smart Digestive Healthcare,” participants explored the latest advances in the field and discussed the high-quality development of digestive disease diagnosis and treatment.
 

 

Daichuan Medical’s EndoFresh® Single-Use Gastrointestinal Endoscopy System was invited to participate in the event. Through in-depth clinical and academic exchanges, together with a live demonstration of an advanced surgical procedure, EndoFresh® showcased its innovations in minimally invasive gastrointestinal treatment and received broad recognition from attending experts and industry peers.

 

 

With the wider adoption of early gastrointestinal cancer screening and continued advances in minimally invasive intervention, clinical teams are placing greater demands on the efficiency, safety, and convenience of endoscopy systems. Reusable endoscopes continue to present challenges in reprocessing turnaround, workflow management, and cross-contamination risk. These challenges are particularly pronounced in high-throughput examinations, emergency care, and multidisciplinary procedures, where immediate device availability and seamless workflow coordination are critical.

 

 

Against this background, the clinical value of single-use endoscopy is becoming increasingly evident. At the exhibition, the EndoFresh® system attracted considerable attention for its “one patient, one scope” design. Each sterile endoscope is ready for immediate use and disposed of after the procedure, helping reduce the risk of cross-contamination while eliminating complex reprocessing workflows. Its imaging quality and maneuverability also support demanding clinical applications, helping address practical needs in primary care, emergency and critical care, fast-track clinical pathways, and complex combined procedures.
 

 

 

With a strong focus on clinical innovation, the conference featured a series of advanced live surgical demonstrations. During the live surgery session at 1:00 p.m. on June 13, Dr. Zhao Yu, Associate Chief Physician and PhD in the Department of Gastroenterology at Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, performed a technically demanding combined endoscopic–laparoscopic partial duodenectomy.
 

 

The patient’s lesion was located in the duodenum, a deep and anatomically challenging area surrounded by complex vasculature and adjacent organs. Conventional open surgical resection could have involved greater surgical trauma, a longer recovery period, and a higher risk of postoperative complications. Following a multidisciplinary consultation, the clinical team elected to use an endoscopy-led combined minimally invasive approach.

 

After laparoscopic mobilization and dissection of the surrounding tissues, an EndoFresh® single-use electronic endoscope was introduced transorally and advanced accurately into the duodenum. Working in real time with the laparoscopic view, the endoscope enabled precise identification of the lesion margins. As the single-use endoscope was sterile and ready for immediate use, the endoscopic and laparoscopic teams were able to transition seamlessly, helping reduce equipment preparation time and unnecessary waiting while the patient was under anesthesia.
 

 

The EndoFresh® high-definition imaging system provided clear visualization of fine mucosal structures. Its 3.8 mm large working channel and flexible angulation of up to 210° supported precise intraluminal dissection and hemostasis. The entire procedure progressed smoothly within a well-coordinated surgical workflow.

 

During the post-procedure discussion, Dr. Zhao spoke positively about the stable performance of the EndoFresh® single-use endoscope and its application potential in combined endoscopic–laparoscopic procedures.

 

 

From in-depth exchanges at the exhibition booth to real-world performance during the live procedure, EndoFresh® further demonstrated that single-use endoscopy can serve as a valuable complement to and partner for reusable endoscopy systems, with technological innovation helping expand the possibilities of minimally invasive surgery and interventional care.

 

Looking ahead, Daichuan Medical and EndoFresh® will continue to focus on clinical needs while advancing innovation in single-use endoscopy and scenario-based applications. We look forward to collaborating with more experts and partners across the gastrointestinal endoscopy community to make safer, more efficient, and more accessible endoscopic care available to more patients.