Imaging problems in endoscopic surgery.

In this article, we analyse some problems related with the use of optic end oscopes in surgery and we point possible solutions. The lack of perception and spatial orientation in video vision are some drawbacks of endoscopic su rgery. The role of light multi-incidence on objects as a determining factor to locate objects in space is underlined. The use of a relating microcamer a placed at a high point inside the abdominal cavity might be a useful watc h during operation. Alternative digitalized imaging is most likely the futu re of minimally invasive surgery.