ProteusDx vs. Traditional Endoscopy: A Clearer, Simpler Choice

See how ProteusDx compares to traditional endoscopy and colonoscopy, helping patients and providers achieve clear insights with greater comfort and efficiency.

Preparation Required

Anesthesia / Sedation

Invasiveness

Comfort

Recovery Time

Time in Clinic

Risk of Complications

Traditional Endoscopy / Colonoscopy

Preparation Required:

Extensive bowel prep; fasting; hydration management

Anesthesia / Sedation:

Required for most procedures

Invasiveness:

Invasive, insertion of endoscope/colonoscope

Comfort:

Discomfort during and post-procedure

Recovery Time:

Requires recovery post-sedation

Time in Clinic:

2–4 hours including recovery

Risk of Complications:

Small but present risk (bleeding, perforation, anesthesia reactions)

Data Collection:

Limited to targeted areas during procedure

AI-Enhanced Analysis:

Not typically integrated

Follow-Up Monitoring:

Inconvenient for frequent monitoring

Access:

Requires in-clinic procedure

ProteusDx™ Capsule Endoscopy

Preparation Required:

Minimal dietary prep, no bowel prep (small bowel); no sedation required

Anesthesia / Sedation:

Not required

Invasiveness:

Non-invasive, swallowable capsule

Comfort:

Comfortable, no tubes

Recovery Time:

No recovery time, resume normal activities immediately

Time in Clinic:

None test performed at home or brief clinic visit

Risk of Complications:

Available, supports detailed, efficient interpretation

Data Collection:

Easy to repeat for monitoring chronic conditions

AI-Enhanced Analysis:

Very low

Follow-Up Monitoring:

Thousands of high-resolution images as capsule passes naturally

Access:

Shipped to patient, telehealth-enabled

Feature

Data Collection

AI-Enhanced Analysis

Follow-Up Monitoring

Access

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Revolutionizing Diagnostics with Comfort and Clarity

ProteusDx™ offers a patient-friendly, efficient alternative to traditional scopes-delivering the insights you need without the discomfort and complexity.

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