The specific definition and usage scenario of endoscope are explained
Endoscopy is the use of cameras to relay images from inside the body. The device used, known as an endoscope, is a long, thin, and flexible tube that has a camera at one end as well as a light source. An endoscopy can be used to diagnose a wide range of conditions, and the results are interpreted by a specialist. Whether the results are good or bad clearly depends on what symptoms are being investigated, and on which part of the body the endoscopy is being performed.
Endoscopes are inserted into the body via a natural opening (the mouth, nose, or the anus). There are different types of endoscopy depending on the site and function of the procedure. For example, if the bowel is to be investigated, it is referred to as a colonoscopy; if the airways are to be examined, the procedure is referred to as a bronchoscopy.
An endoscopy can also be used for surgery, as in the case of laparoscopic surgery. In this situation, the laparoscope (a specific type of endoscope) is inserted through small incisions. Once inserted, the endoscope is able to send images from the inside of the subject’s body back to a TV screen to be examined in close detail.
