Advances in implantable capsule robots for monitoring and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases

IF 31.6 1区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports Pub Date : 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1016/j.mser.2025.100943

Xiaofeng Wang , Hao Xu , Yanlong Ren , Ying Yuan , Fei Deng , Wei Gao , Zheng Lou , Xian-Tao Song , Hao Guo , Wei Han , Lili Wang

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Abstract

The gastrointestinal tract is a crucial organ system that performs a series of important physiological functions, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients from ingested food. Digestive system diseases, including various conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, are common and significant sources of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The emergence of swallowable capsule robots offers a non-invasive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases, reducing the risks associated with traditional endoscopy, imaging, and surgical procedures. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the design and classification of swallowable capsule robots, highlighting their advantages over conventional devices in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal diseases. We focus on the latest developments in ingestible capsule robots, including those designed for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases, capsule robots for the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, and capsule robots capable of performing tissue biopsies and microbiological sampling from the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, we evaluate the technical challenges and future opportunities for the clinical application of ingestible capsule robotic devices, while providing recommendations for the functional design and material selection of next-generation swallowable capsule robots.

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Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports 工程技术-材料科学：综合

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60.50

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0.30%

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34 days

期刊介绍： Materials Science & Engineering R: Reports is a journal that covers a wide range of topics in the field of materials science and engineering. It publishes both experimental and theoretical research papers, providing background information and critical assessments on various topics. The journal aims to publish high-quality and novel research papers and reviews. The subject areas covered by the journal include Materials Science (General), Electronic Materials, Optical Materials, and Magnetic Materials. In addition to regular issues, the journal also publishes special issues on key themes in the field of materials science, including Energy Materials, Materials for Health, Materials Discovery, Innovation for High Value Manufacturing, and Sustainable Materials development.