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New SpyGlass™ System Helping to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
SpyGlassA new direct-visualization technology is aiding doctors in the diagnosis of tumors in the pancreas and bile ducts, without the need for invasive surgery. Called SpyGlass™, the scope-type technology allows doctors to enter and look directly into the pancreas and bile duct system to determine the cause of blockages or disease, and obtain tissue samples for biopsy.