What are the uses of Endoscopy?

Endoscopy can include:

1. The gastrointestinal tract (i.e., GI tract):

a. oesophagus, stomach and duodenum
(esophagogastroduodenoscopy)

b. small intestine

c. colon (colonoscopy and proctosigmoidoscopy)

d. Bile duct

2. Respiratory tract

a. Nose (rhinoscopy)

b. Lower respiratory tract (bronchoscopy)

3. The urinary tract (cystoscopy)

4. The female reproductive system

a. Cervix (colposcopy)

b. Uterus (hysteroscopy)

c. The Fallopian tubes (Falloscopy)

5. Usually closed body cavities (throughout a minute incision):

a. pelvic cavity or abdominal (laparoscopy)

b. interior of a joint (arthroscopy)

c. Organs of the chest (thoracoscopy and mediastinoscopy)

6. During pregnancy:

a. amnion (amnioscopy)

b. fetus (fetoscopy)

7. Plastic Surgery

8. Panendoscopy or triple endoscopy

Combines laryngoscopy, esophagoscopy, and bronchoscopy

9. Non-medical uses for endoscopy.