Video Imaging and Photodocumentation

One of the main thrusts propelling research and development in endoscopy is to devise a more simple and accurate way to perform a given task. An integrant part of almost any new endoscopic procedure, video imaging affords surgeons these ensuing benefits: (a) the surgeon and first assistant can coordinate their approach to accommodate each other; (b) instrumentation needs are anticipated by the scrub technician/ nurse since they can follow the surgeon’s movements visually; (c) instruments are introduced safely under visual control; (d) anatomical orientations are easily perceived; (e) pathology is clearly defined; (f) simultaneous documentation of the case results in a permanent record which may be reviewed as needed at a later time [1].