07/10/2025
Importance of Irrigation Pump in Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
An irrigation pump is an essential accessory in both endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. It ensures a clear visual field, improves diagnostic accuracy, and enhances procedural safety.
Here’s a breakdown of its key importance:
🔹 1. Clear Visualization
During endoscopy or colonoscopy, mucus, blood, or debris can obscure the camera view.
The irrigation pump provides a steady flow of sterile water or saline, helping to wash away these obstructions and maintain a clear image for the endoscopist.
🔹 2. Efficient Cleaning of Mucosa
It helps clean the mucosal surface to detect subtle lesions such as polyps, ulcers, or inflammation.
This improves the accuracy of diagnosis and ensures better therapeutic precision.
🔹 3. Assists in Therapeutic Procedures
During interventions like polypectomy, biopsy, or bleeding control, irrigation helps:
Remove blood to locate bleeding points.
Clean the operative area.
Prevent tissue overheating from diathermy
🔹 4. Saves Time & Improves Workflow
Manual syringe irrigation is slow and inconsistent.
The pump delivers constant and controlled pressure, making the procedure faster and smoother for both doctor and patient.
🔹 5. Patient Safety
Modern irrigation pumps have adjustable pressure settings, ensuring gentle flow without damaging the intestinal wall or mucosa.
🔹 6. Essential for Complex Cases
In difficult or prolonged procedures (e.g., colonoscopy with poor bowel prep, ERCP, or EUS), continuous irrigation is vital for maintaining visibility and procedural success.