Endoscopy

Endoscopy Information

Endoscopy is the process of examining the interior of hollow organs and body cavities with an optical instrument. It must ay all times be regarded as a surgical procedure, with all the inherent risks of sugical intervention. It is all too often purveyed as a casual investigation, especially as many forms of Endoscopy are done as out-patient procedures, without ensesthesia.

Endoscopes are either flexible or rigid. Although the newer scopes are flexible, the surgeon may use a rigid Endoscope when the occasion demands it. Endoscopes can either transmit an optical image through fiberoptics or generate an electrical video image that can be observed on a screen.

Endoscopes have controls that permit the surgeon to manipulate and control the tip. Lighting is provided by manipulate and control the tip.

Endoscopy may be done either with or without genral anaesthesia, depending on the indication for which it is being performed and the organ that is being examined.