05 May 2026 | News
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Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to advancing endoscopy-enabled care, announced it has signed an exclusive global distribution agreement with EndoRobotics Co., Ltd. Under this agreement, robot-assisted technologies manufactured by EndoRobotics will be distributed globally by Olympus exclusively as part of its EndoTherapy portfolio.
This collaboration will help drive broader adoption of advanced endoscopic procedures —such as endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) — helping clinicians deliver organ-sparing, minimally invasive care with precision and confidence.
Olympus aims to expand patient access to endoscopic procedures for treatment of early-stage cancers and precancerous lesions of the GI tract. By removing diseased tissue without resecting the organ, physicians performing ESD may allow for less procedural risk, fewer post-treatment complications and shorter patient recovery.1,2 EndoRobotics technologies can enhance precision, control and efficiency in complex procedures such as ESD. These technologies play an increasingly important role in supporting consistent outcomes, particularly as the global incidence of GI cancers continues to rise.3
The agreement reflects Olympus' approach to advancing endoluminal robotics, bringing new technologies that support complex endoscopic therapy to global markets today, while continuing to invest in longer-term platform innovations designed to further transform endoscopy-enabled care.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with EndoRobotics to advance therapeutic capabilities in GI patient care," said Mike Callaghan, General Manager, EndoTherapy at Olympus. "This collaboration supports our strategy to broaden adoption of advanced treatment options such as ESD. By offering robot-assisted technologies, we aim to help clinicians perform these complex therapeutic procedures with greater confidence and efficiency, while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety and optimizing outcomes."
"For years, EndoRobotics has focused on developing next-generation robotic solutions for therapeutic endoscopy. Today, we are stepping into a much bigger mission," said Byung Gon Kim, co-CEO, and Daehie Hong, co-CEO of EndoRobotics, Co., LTD. "Our goal is to help more patients around the world receive treatment faster, recover sooner, and return to their families in better health. To achieve this, we are proud to partner with Olympus Corporation, a leading endoscopy company. Together, we aim to transform the global therapeutic endoscopy market."
Leveraging Olympus' global commercial infrastructure and EndoRobotics' development capabilities, the companies will bring these new endotherapeutic solutions to global markets, beginning with the U.S., in an effort to help advance the safe and effective practice of third-space endoscopy using robot-assisted technologies.
Additional details regarding availability and regional product launches will be shared in accordance with regulatory requirements and local market considerations.
