Endoscopy 20 years into the future.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy has had a spectacular run in the last few decades with advances in technology that have redefined both gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery. Going forward, its contributions are likely to be even more meaningful as new procedures expand both the indications as well as the user base and contribute to bending the curve of healthcare costs. In this essay, I will describe some of what I believe to be the most important future developments with the greatest potential for impact across the spectrum of digestive disorders.