Colonoscope apparatus and method

Details Colonoscope apparatus and method Colonoscope apparatus and method

2005-03-29

2005-03-29

Flanagan, Beverly M. (Department: 3739)

Surgery

Endoscope

With guide means for body insertion

Reexamination Certificate

active

06872178

ABSTRACT:
An improved colonoscope and method of removing or adding non-distal fluid from the colon during colonoscopy using a colonoscope. The colonoscope having at least a distal port and a non-distal port or plurality of non-distal ports to remove fluid from a shared channel within the colonoscope. Utilizing multiple ultrasound probes to determine a three dimensional image of anatomy behind the wall of a colon. Using microprocessors, motors to tighten/release wires of the colonoscope. Method of using an external joystick and a joystick on a handle of a colonoscope to effect navigation.

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