FAQ: Olympus NBI+TXI™ Observation Mode for EVIS X1™ Endoscopy System
Summary
Olympus has launched the NBI+TXI™ observation mode, which combines Narrow Band Imaging and Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging into a single view for the EVIS X1™ endoscopy system. This innovation enhances diagnostic capabilities by improving visualization of vascular and mucosal patterns, potentially leading to better detection and diagnosis of gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases including cancer.
What is the NBI+TXI™ observation mode?
The NBI+TXI™ observation mode is a new feature that combines Narrow Band Imaging (NBI™ mode) and Texture and Color Enhancement Imaging (TXI™ mode) into a single view, enhancing brightness correction and contrast information for clearer visualization in endoscopic examinations.
When will the EVIS X1™ endoscopy system with NBI+TXI mode be available?
Sales will begin in Japan in November 2025, with launches in other regions to follow pending local regulatory approvals.
How does the NBI+TXI mode improve diagnostic capabilities?
It enhances brightness correction and contrast information of NBI mode, enabling clearer visualization in darker areas and sharper definition of vascular and mucosal patterns, which can contribute to improved detection and diagnostic accuracy for lesions including those associated with cancers.
What types of diseases does this technology help diagnose and treat?
The EVIS X1 endoscopy system supports more precise observation and treatment of gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases, including cancer, with specific mention of colorectal cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer.
What is the difference between NBI mode and TXI mode?
NBI mode creates strong contrast between vessels and surrounding mucosa using specific blue and green wavelengths, while TXI mode enhances texture, brightness and color to define subtle tissue differences more clearly during conventional light observation.
Why is this technology particularly important for Japan?
According to 2021 statistics, colorectal cancer has the highest incidence rate among all cancers in Japan, followed by lung cancer and stomach cancer, making advanced diagnostic technologies like this particularly relevant for the Japanese healthcare system.
What other imaging technologies does the EVIS X1 system support?
The EVIS X1 endoscopy system supports advanced imaging technologies including TXI mode, NBI mode and RDI™ mode (Red Dichromatic Imaging), all of which contribute to more precise observation and treatment.
How does TXI mode specifically help with lesion detection?
TXI mode supports better visibility of potential and extant lesions, such as areas of inflammation, flat or depressed lesions, or tiny precursor lesions, by enhancing texture, brightness and color to define subtle tissue differences more clearly.
What is the significance of combining NBI and TXI technologies?
The combination of these two proven technologies in the NBI+TXI observation mode is expected to further enhance and optimize contrast information in NBI mode images, supporting more precise endoscopic examinations and treatments.
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