Minimally Invasive SurgeryMIS means using state of the art technology to enter body
cavities and reduce the trauma to human tissue during procedures.
Biofilm ANSWER A collection of microorganisms which attach to surfaces and to each
other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel which is very difficult to
penetrate with detergents and disinfectants.
The longer it persists the harder it is to remove.
Diagnostic Endoscope - ANSWER the process of attempting to determine or identify a
possible disease or disorder.
Therapeutic/Operative Endoscope - ANSWER used to perform procedures, tumor
ablation, dilation.
light guide tube (light connector) - ANSWER Connects to the light source
Universal Cord/Light Tube - ANSWER Connects the light connector to the control body
Control Body - ANSWER contains hand controls,: angulation control knobs,
elevator/lifter, air/water, suction control valves, remote video switches, biopsy port and
focus mechanism.
internal instrument channel (working channel) - ANSWER Allows insertion of
instruments and allows for certain procedures to be performed. (Polyp removal etc.)
Insertion Tube - ANSWER The long, narrow portion of the flexible endoscope that is
, inserted into the body.
Distal Tip (Bending Section)- ANSWER articulating end, aids with insertion into curved
areas.
Deflection - ANSWER the ability of the tip of a flexible endoscope to bend-using control
knobs-to increase the area that can be accessed by a physician visually or with an
instrument
ECRI Institute - ANSWER a nonprofit patient safety organization, identified "inadequate
cleaning of flexible endoscopes before disinfection" as the number one health
technology hazard
Duodenoscopy - ANSWER examination of the duodenum with a scope
Colonoscope - ANSWER lower GI tract diagnosis.
Enteroscope - ANSWER small intestine diagnosis
Bronchoscope - ANSWER used to diagnose throat, larynx, trachea and lower airways
rhinolaryngoscope - ANSWER used to diagnose upper airways
Choledochoscope - ANSWER used to visualize the interior of the biliary tract
Ureteroscope - ANSWER used to examine the ureters that connect the kidney to the
urinary bladder
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