Endoscopic Surgery and Diagnostic Endoscopy

Which of the following is NOT endoscopic surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery
Keyhole surgery
Video-assisted surgery
Open surgery
Laparoscopic surgery

Read the blog to find the answer, plus learn about the procedures, their history, and hear the terms pronounced.

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Medical Terminology Crossword: Endoscopy

Most are familiar with the term colonoscopy. It is a type of endoscopy. Many endoscopic terms are in use today, but interestingly, the term dates back to the time of Hippocrates (460-375 BC). Use the crossword to review endoscopic terms and see what they have in common.

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