USE OF A TRANSLUMINAL ENDOSCOPE AND INSTRUMENTS

摘要

A use of a transluminal endoscope and instruments is provided, which utilizes an endoscopic apparatus having pivotable arms attached by hinges on its distal end. The arms are interchangeable with arms of various configurations . The use includes inserting an endoscopic apparatus into a body cavity of a patient, making an incision in the body cavity wall to allow access to the patient's abdominal cavity, and further inserting the apparatus through the incision. Surgery is performed at the desired surgical site and the apparatus is withdrawn into the body cavity where the incision is closed. Finally, the apparatus is withdrawn from the patient's body.