Abstract:Objective To investigate the current application status of digestive endoscopy graphic and textual systems in Chinese medical facilities and clarify their basic functional indicators. Methods Preliminary functional standards of digestive endoscopy graphic and textual systems were defined based on literature review home and abroad. Using data from the Second National Digestive Endoscopy Survey (November 2020–November 2021), the main systems in use were identified, and further investigation was conducted into their functional features and application status across various regions and levels of medical facilities in China. A Delphi questionnaire survey was subsequently conducted to obtain expert consensus and finalize the functional standards. Results A total of 26 mainstream systems were analyzed. These systems exhibited marked functional heterogeneity; most met basic requirements for endoscopic diagnosis and treatment but lacked essential quality control capabilities, including international classification of diseases (ICD) 10/11 compatibility, pathological feedback integration, and disinfection traceability. Overall, high-level medical facilities and those in the southeastern coastal regions utilized more comprehensive systems compared with others. Delphi consensus identified the following core functions: ①Basic functions: patient information record and file management, the acquisition, storage and export of endoscopic image and video, multi-channel synchronization, structured reports, ICD10/11 compatibility, healthcare information transmission protocol support. ②Auxiliary functions: pathological feedback, workload analysis, and disinfection tracing. ③Quality management: automated calculation and reporting of key performance indicators. Conclusion Numerous types of digestive endoscopy graphic and textual systems are currently in use across China with significant functional heterogeneity. It is necessary to define the standardized core functional indicators to meet the growing demands of digestive endoscopy diagnosis and treatment.