endoscopic
Through tiny camera
Endoscopic describes medical procedures performed using an endoscope—a thin, flexible tube with a camera that allows doctors to see inside the body without major surgery.
The tumor was removed through endoscopic surgery.
The approach is less invasive than traditional operations, requiring smaller incisions and typically shorter recovery times.
Extent or range
- probeThorough examination or tool
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- insertionPlacing something within
channel · forceps · snare · guidewire · sheath · insufflation · irrigation · suction
Large intestine examination
- bronchoscopyInternal lung inspection via tube
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
- cystoscopyUrinary tract visualization procedure
Image capturing device
- fiber-opticLight-carrying cable technology
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- videoRecorded moving imagery
- monitorDisplay or supervisor
magnification · resolution · illumination · visualization · high-definition · fluorescence · ultrasound · real-time
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
- inflammationProtective tissue response
dysplasia · strictures · adenoma · precancerous · diverticulosis · mucosa · cytology · histology
Surgical tissue removal
- ligationSurgical binding of vessels
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- dilationWidening of an opening
- stentingImplanting tubular support
hemostasis · dissection · drainage · excision · cauterization
scope
Extent or range
insertion · channel · forceps · snare · guidewire · sheath · insufflation · irrigation · suction · trocar
colonoscopy
Large intestine examination
- bronchoscopyInternal lung inspection via tube
- laparoscopyMinimally invasive abdominal examination
- arthroscopyMinimally invasive joint procedure
cystoscopy · laryngoscopy · proctoscopy · hysteroscopy · sigmoidoscopy
camera
Image capturing device
- fiber-opticLight-carrying cable technology
- lensLight-focusing curved glass
- videoRecorded moving imagery
monitor · magnification · resolution · illumination · visualization · high-definition · fluorescence · ultrasound · real-time · digital
biopsy
Tissue sample for diagnosis
- lesionsAreas of damaged tissue
- polypsFixed aquatic invertebrates
- ulcerationFormation of open sores
inflammation · dysplasia · strictures · adenoma · precancerous · diverticulosis · mucosa · cytology · histology · pathology
resection
Surgical tissue removal
- ligationSurgical binding of vessels
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- dilationWidening of an opening
stenting · hemostasis · dissection · drainage · excision · cauterization
- medical adjectivessurgical, cardiac, orthopedic, malignant, respiratory
- craniotomy approachescraniotomy, craniectomy, interhemispheric, posterior fossa
- surgeriessurgery, appendectomy, hysterectomy, minor surgery, elective surgery
- proceduresprocedure, surgery, procedures, process, autopsy
- test modifiersdiagnostic, preliminary, confirmatory, routine, stat
endoscopicopen
Not closed
laparotomy · thoracotomy · craniotomy · invasive · incisional
- endoscopic surgeryMedical procedure via internal scope