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Figure 1 – Anatomy of a Rigid Telescope

Figure 2 – Telescope Shaft is the Optical Element of the Endoscope

Figure 3 – Light Fibers

Rigid endoscopes are used for both diagnostic and operative procedures. Diagnostic endoscopes are used to view within a cavity or organ, but don’t have channels to pass

instruments or devices to perform surgery (see Figure 4). Figure 4 – Diagnostic Rigid Endoscopes Lack Channels

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