How it Works

Your colon is nearly five feet long and is filled with curves and folds where polyps and cancerous lesions can hide. Colonoscopy is widely regarded as the “gold standard” for detection of abnormalities in the colon. However, previous research has revealed that 12-24% of polyps and a significant number of cancers can be missed during colonoscopy due to folds in the colon wall.1 2 3

An innovative device, the Third® Retroscope® provides a retrograde view or “rear view” for your doctor to see behind folds in the colon wall, where cancers may be hiding. This FDA-cleared technology is a miniature video endoscope that is smaller in diameter than a ballpoint pen refill. It is contained within a standard colonoscope and allows your doctor to examine the colon more thoroughly.

Looking back could save your life

You may have heard the phrase “Never look back.” But in this case, “looking back” could help save your life by finding polyps in your colon that might not be seen by the standard colonoscope.

Some may say that you should never look back. With the Third Eye Retroscope, you'll be glad your doctor did.

In the following video, Dr. David Watts explains this new technology.

Dr. David Watts explains this new technology.

  The Doctor Explains Video
  Third Eye Retroscope
  See a video demonstration of the Third Eye Restroscope
by David Watts, MD.

Footnotes

[1] Pickhardt, P.J.; Nugent, P.A.; Mysliwiec, P.A.; et al. Location of adenomas missed by optical colonoscopy. Annals of Internal Medicine 141(5):352-360, 2004.
[2] Pabby, A.; Schoen, R.E.; Weissfeld, J.L.; et al. Analysis of colorectal cancer occurrence during surveillance colonoscopy in the dietary Polyp Prevention Trial. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 61(3):385-391, 2005.
[3] Rex, D.K.; Cutler, C.S.; Lemmel, G.T.; et al. Colonoscopic miss rates of adenomas determined by back-to-back colonoscopies. Gastroenterology 112(1):24-28, 1997.

 

 

What is the Third Eye® Retroscope®?
Third Eye Retroscope

It IS:

  • A tiny camera and light source, that works with a standard colonoscope
  • Disposable, and therefore used exclusively for YOU and your procedure
  • Used during – a standard colonoscopy
  • An innovative new technology, described as “ingenious” by top physicians
Third Eye Retroscope

It is NOT:

  • Going to feel different than a standard colonoscopy
  • A replacement for colonoscopy
 
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