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1. A laparoscope for insertion through a cannula suitable for introduction into a body cavity, the laparoscope comprising:
an elongated shaft, the elongated shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion, each of the proximal and distal portions having an outer surface, the distal portion disposed in a bent configuration relative to the proximal portion once inserted into the body cavity; at least one illumination device disposed on the outer surface of the distal portion, wherein the at least one illumination device is in electronic communication with a control unit; and at least one image capturing device disposed adjacent the illumination device, wherein the at least one image capturing device is in electronic communication with the control unit and a display unit. |