From June 23 to 26, the 34th International Congress of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES 2026) was held at the Megaron Athens International Conference Centre in Athens, Greece. As a major global academic platform for endoscopic surgery, the congress brought together clinical experts, researchers, and medical companies from around the world to explore the latest developments in minimally invasive surgery, endoscopic diagnosis and treatment, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
At Booth T.03, Daichuan Medical (EndoFresh®) showcased its Single-Use Gastrointestinal Endoscopy System and comprehensive deployment solutions for diverse clinical settings. Focusing on applications including gastrointestinal surgery, combined endoscopic–laparoscopic procedures, and bariatric surgery, the team engaged in in-depth academic exchanges and business discussions with attending experts and international partners.
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Laparoscopic Operating Room: Enhancing Efficiency Through Endoscopic–Laparoscopic Collaboration
As minimally invasive surgery becomes increasingly widespread and refined, the collaborative value of endoscopy and laparoscopy is gaining greater recognition across a growing range of surgical settings.
In combined endoscopic–laparoscopic procedures, laparoscopy provides a broad extraluminal overview, while gastrointestinal endoscopy offers detailed intraluminal visualization. These external and internal perspectives work in tandem and complement each other. This combined approach provides surgeons with more comprehensive information during critical steps, including lesion localization, intraluminal observation, margin assessment, and evaluation of anastomotic integrity and suturing quality.
For gastrointestinal lesions that are difficult to access, challenging to delineate, or require the greatest possible preservation of healthy tissue, clear, stable, and safe intraluminal visualization is particularly important. The EndoFresh® Single-Use Gastrointestinal Endoscope features a single-use, individually sealed design, making it highly suited to the sterility, safety, and uninterrupted workflow requirements of the operating room. Combined with a portable processor and mobile cart, the system can be flexibly deployed in laparoscopic operating rooms to support precise minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment during combined endoscopic–laparoscopic procedures.
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Minimally Invasive Bariatric Care: From Surgery to Endoscopic Support
In addition to combined endoscopic–laparoscopic procedures, bariatric and metabolic treatment represents another important area in the continued expansion of minimally invasive surgical care. From bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) to endoscopic bariatric treatment strategies, clinical demand continues to grow for less invasive treatment, clearer visualization, and greater efficiency.
Throughout the continuum of minimally invasive bariatric care, the EndoFresh® Single-Use Endoscope supports key stages including preoperative assessment, intraoperative visualization, and postoperative follow-up:
210° Wide-Range Angulation: Significantly expands the field of observation beyond conventional blind spots and facilitates visualization of difficult-to-see areas, including the gastric fundus following bariatric surgery.
Auxiliary Water Jet as Standard Across the Full Product Range: Enables rapid irrigation during procedures, helping maintain clear and efficient visualization throughout examinations and follow-up assessments.
Multi-Setting Collaboration: Supporting Multidisciplinary Minimally Invasive Care
Beyond combined endoscopic–laparoscopic procedures and minimally invasive bariatric care, gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures such as EMR, ESD, EFTR, POEM, and STER also represent important applications for the EndoFresh® Single-Use Gastrointestinal Endoscope. The immediate availability, streamlined workflows, and infection risk management offered by single-use endoscopy align closely with global clinical priorities for less invasive, more precise, and more efficient care.
At the congress, EndoFresh® also engaged in in-depth discussions with experts and partners from different countries and regions, focusing on its application advantages in minimally invasive surgery, bedside care, mobile deployment, and coordinated use across diverse clinical settings.
From endoscopy centers to operating rooms, and from routine examinations to minimally invasive treatment, EndoFresh® continues to expand the clinical applications of minimally invasive care through its single-use gastrointestinal endoscopy solutions.
Looking ahead, Daichuan Medical will continue to focus on clinical needs and advance the multidisciplinary application of its products across surgery, gastroenterology, infection prevention and control, emergency medicine, and critical care, providing healthcare institutions worldwide with safer, more efficient, and more flexible innovative solutions.