ENDOSCOPY UNDER OPERATING MICROSCOPE - A NEW DEVICE

Existing technical conditions make it difficult for a single surgeon t o simultaneously observe the endoscope and the observation field of th e operating microscope. Video endoscopy is not adapted, because it res pects neither the constraints of microsurgery (the surgeon has to stop observing the binoculars of the microscope to watch the video screen) nor the micromanipulations necessary for the specialties using micro endoscopy. A new device is described that closely joins endoscope and microscope. This coupling device allows the surgeon to permanently con trol and alternate the images according to his choice. The surgeon is able to observe in the binoculars the images transmitted by the endosc ope and/or the operating microscope. This device respects the requirem ents of the microscope, and, thanks to its optical capabilities, the e ndoscopic image is improved. The professions requiring double observat ion will improve their ability in diagnosis and therapy.