2006-11-13 21:45:56 · 10 answers · asked by kerrboyle 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Endoscopy, examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the colon), and the bronchoscope (for the bronchial tubes). With fibre optics, much more maneuverable instruments can reach formerly inaccessible sites, while causing much less discomfort. Attachments can take tissue samples, excise polyps and small tumours, and remove foreign objects.
Laparoscopy is a type of surgical procedure in which a small incision is made, usually in the navel, through which a viewing tube (laparoscope) is inserted. The viewing tube has a small camera on the eyepiece. This allows the doctor to examine the abdominal and pelvic organs on a video monitor connected to the tube. Other small incisions can be made to insert instruments to perform procedures. Laparoscopy can be done to diagnose conditions or to perform certain types of operations. It is less invasive than regular open abdominal surgery (laparotomy).
Purpose
Since the late 1980s, laparoscopy has been a popular diagnostic and treatment tool. The technique dates back to 1901, when it was reportedly first used in a gynecologic procedure performed in Russia. In fact, gynecologists were the first to use laparoscopy to diagnose and treat conditions relating to the female reproductive organs: uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
2006-11-13 22:00:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An endoscope goes down the esphagus with a camera on the end of it to view the esphagus and the stomach
. A laproscope is when a doctor makes a small cut through the body and incerts the scope and sees the inside of the body.
2006-11-13 21:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A laporoscope, a thin stick with a camera at the end of it, is fed through one of ...
And the endoscope allows the surgeon to view the operation on a screen.
2006-11-13 21:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by kissfromaroes 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A laparoscope goes in a hole that the doctor creates. An endoscope goes in your mouth or nose.
2006-11-13 22:55:19 · answer #4 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a laporoscope goes through the muscle of the abdominal wall in order to look at the retroperitoneal cavity and abdominal cavity.
An endoscope is inserted down the esophogus to look inside the intestinal tract
2006-11-13 21:54:31 · answer #5 · answered by bambi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a laporoscope goes under the skin a endoscope goes into the veins and tubes in the body
2006-11-13 21:48:27 · answer #6 · answered by Bella 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Laprascope is a scope that is inserted through the navel of your adomon and it looks at your overies and tubes and such for disease. An endoscope is a scope that is inserted into your rear end and checks for colon cancer.
2006-11-13 22:15:06 · answer #7 · answered by Jo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 04:58:56 · answer #8 · answered by Melvin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-15 23:17:41 · answer #9 · answered by Albert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Laparoscope - through artificial hole
Endoscope - Natural holes only
2006-11-14 04:55:45 · answer #10 · answered by medicine man 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋