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Treating gastric cancer with a medical capsule like no other

By Wang Hongyi in Shanghai | China Daily | Updated: 2016-09-04 08:07

In the Shanghai Zhangjiang National Innovation Demonstration Zone, the constant drive for innovation in medical technology has produced one-of-a-kind products never before seen in the world.

One such product that was created in the zone is NaviCam, the world's first magnetically controlled capsule endoscope system. Weighing less than 5 grams, the capsule is able to capture images of a patient's digestive system with a tiny in-built camera.

Developed and commercialized by Ankon Technologies Co Ltd, the capsule can be safely ingested and expelled from the body without the need for anesthesia. Ankon said that the device also helps reduce pain and discomfort for patients and boosts treatment efficiency.

Treating gastric cancer with a medical capsule like no other

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