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New, Advanced Endoscopy System to Help Improve Patient Care at University Gastroenterology
December 1, 2025/
The Olympus EVIS X1™ endoscopy system introduces a range of new technologies that aim to revolutionize the way gastrointestinal disorders can be detected, characterized, and treated.
University Gastroenterology and University Endoscopy Group has invested in a new advanced endoscopy system to help improve the detection and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
The Olympus EVIS X1™ endoscopy system provides a combination of diagnostic and therapeutic innovations to help improve patient care and streamline endoscopic procedures.
“In my 20 years at UGI/UEG, our mission has not changed: to utilize the best and latest technologies to provide outstanding GI care for the people in the state of RI. With the rise of GI cancers, this mission remains vital. By implementing this new Olympus technology in our endoscopy centers, we continue to fulfill this mission in the comfort and ease of our outpatient setting,” said Dr. William Chen, University Endoscopy Group Chair.
Physicians use endoscopy systems to help diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, such as acid reflux, ulcers, Crohn’s disease, Celiac disease, and colorectal cancer (CRC). An endoscope is commonly used during a CRC screening colonoscopy, when a gastroenterologist examines the anus, rectum, and colon and may remove any potentially cancerous growths, known as polyps.
Along with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regular screenings like colonoscopy can help prevent CRC from developing by finding and removing lesions and slow-growing polyps before they have the chance to develop into cancer. Technology associated with the EVIS X1™ endoscopy system, such as Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging (TXI™) visualization, can help physicians enhance the quality of preventive screenings.
TXI™ is designed to increase the visibility of potential lesions and polyps by enhancing image color and texture during an endoscopic screening.
The EVIS X1™ endoscopy system also features endoscopes with Extended Depth of Field (EDOF™) technology, currently Olympus’ most advanced imaging technology.EDOF technology creates an image in total focus by using two prisms to split light entering the endoscope lens into two separate beams with near- and far-focused images. Those beams are then projected simultaneously onto an image sensor, combining them into one image with a wide depth of field, providing improved visibility and less blurring. The EVIS X1 system also offers compatible endoscopes that feature lighter handles and easy-to-reach control knobs and switches compared to previous-generation Olympus endoscopes. These changes are designed to make maneuverability easy for physicians.
Along with TXI™ technology, other observation modes associated with the EVIS X1™ endoscopy system include:
- Red Dichromatic Imaging (RDI™) Technology: Designed to enhance the visibility of deep blood vessels and bleeding points.
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Brightness Adjustment Imaging with Maintenance of Contrast (BAI-MAC™) Technology: Designed to correct the brightness levels in dark areas of the endoscopic image, while maintaining the brightness of lighter areas, to increase visibility of distant areas.
- Narrow Band Imaging™ (NBI™) Technology: Designed to enhance visual observation of mucosal and vascular patterns by utilizing specific blue and green wavelengths absorbed by hemoglobin.
TXI, RDI, BAI-MAC, and NBI technologies are not intended to replace histopathological sampling as a means of diagnosis. These are adjunctive tools for endoscopic examination that can be used to supplement Olympus white light imaging.
For more information about the University Gastroenterology’s GI services: 401-421-8800 – universitygi.com
About Olympus – Olympus develops solutions for healthcare professionals that help improve clinical outcomes, reduce overall costs, and enhance quality of life for patients. By enabling less invasive procedures, innovative diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, and early-stage colorectal and lung cancer evaluation and treatments, Olympus is transforming the future of healthcare. For more information, visit medical.olympusamerica.com.
About University Gastroenterology – University Gastroenterology is a specialty group that provides patients with friendly, cutting-edge care for diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Its doctors are regionally recognized for their expertise in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and therapeutic endoscopy. Each of UGI’s major campuses, located in Providence, East Greenwich, and Portsmouth, boasts a state-of-the-art ambulatory Endoscopy Center that provides a caring and cost-effective environment. Inpatient consultative services are also provided at Rhode Island Hospital, Miriam Hospital, Kent County Hospital, and Newport Hospital. For more information, visit universitygi.com.
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