COMPUTER INTERFACING OF ENDOSCOPE

摘要

An endoscope is modified so it can be connected to a computer. Thus all the movements of the said endoscope is monitored and displayed on the computer screen in color graphic form. When surgery is performed using the said endoscope there are limits within which cutting away of the diseased tissue is safe. Surgery beyond these safe limits can cause dangerous consequences to the patient. These safe limits are preset. During surgery the position of the cutting element of the said endoscope is continuously monitored and displayed. When any of these limits are transgressed and the cutting current is about to be switched on then an alarm by the computer alerts the surgeon. Events occurring during surgery are recorded on the computer disc for future reference. The importance of this is exact and continuous monitoring of the cutting element and recording the surgery for future playback and study.