The development of modern endoscopy.
The development of endoscopic techniques and instruments is traced from Bozzini's light transmitter in the early 1800's to the present. Early use of laparoscopes, cystoscopes, hysteroscopes and culdoscopes is described. While the site of use of these instruments differs, certain general aspects are similar. Modern instrumentation permits visualization into almost any body cavity.
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