Editing Endoscopy (section)

===Applications===
[[File:Anoscope, proctoscope and rectoscope.svg|thumb|250px|An [[anoscope]], a [[proctoscope]], and a [[rectoscope]] with approximate lengths]]
[[File:US Navy 081117-N-7526R-568 Cmdr. Thomas Nelson and Lt. Robert Roadfuss discuss proper procedures while performing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.jpg|thumb|250px|Endoscopy surgery]]
[[File:Esophageal Bougie Dilator.jpg|thumb|Esophageal Bougie Dilator]]
Health care providers can use endoscopy to review any of the following body parts:
* The [[Human gastrointestinal tract|gastrointestinal tract]] (GI tract):
** [[oesophagus]], [[stomach]] and [[duodenum]] ([[esophagogastroduodenoscopy]])
** [[small intestine]] ([[enteroscopy]])
** [[large intestine]]/[[colon (anatomy)|colon]] ([[colonoscopy]], [[sigmoidoscopy]])
** Magnification endoscopy
** [[bile duct]]
*** [[endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography]] (ERCP), duodenoscope-assisted cholangiopancreatoscopy, intraoperative cholangioscopy
** [[rectum]] (rectoscopy) and [[Human anus|anus]] ([[anoscopy]]), both also referred to as ([[proctoscopy]])
* The [[respiratory tract]]
** The [[human nose|nose]] ([[rhinoscopy]])
** The upper [[respiratory tract]] ([[laryngoscopy]])
** The lower [[respiratory tract]] ([[bronchoscopy]])
* The [[ear]] ([[otoscope]])
* The [[Urinary bladder]] ([[cystoscopy]])
** The [[Ureter]] ([[ureteroscopy]])
* The [[female reproductive system]] (gynoscopy)
** The [[cervix]] ([[colposcopy]])
** The [[uterus]] ([[hysteroscopy]])
** The [[fallopian tube]]s ([[falloposcopy]])
* Normally closed body cavities (through a small incision):
** The abdominal or pelvic cavity ([[laparoscopy]])
** The interior of a joint ([[arthroscopy]])
** Organs of the chest ([[thoracoscopy]] and [[mediastinoscopy]])

Endoscopy is used for many procedures:
* During [[pregnancy]]
** The [[amnion]] (amnioscopy)
** The [[fetus]] ([[fetoscopy]])
* [[Plastic surgery]]
* Panendoscopy (or triple endoscopy)
** Combines [[laryngoscopy]], [[Esophagogastroduodenoscopy|esophagoscopy]], and [[bronchoscopy]]
* [[Orthopedic surgery]]
** [[Hand surgery]], such as [[endoscopic carpal tunnel release]]
** [[Knee surgery]], such as [[anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction]]
** [[Epidural space]] (epiduroscopy)
** [[Bursa (anatomy)|Bursae]] ([[bursectomy]])
* [[Endodontic]] surgery
** [[Maxillary sinus]] surgery
** [[Apicoectomy]]
* [[Endoscopic endonasal surgery]]
* [[Endoscopic spinal surgery]]
* Endoscopic [[nerve decompression]] for [[Peripheral nervous system|peripheral nerves]]

An endoscopy is a simple procedure that allows a doctor to look inside human bodies using an instrument called an endoscope.  A cutting tool can be attached to the end of the endoscope, and the apparatus can then be used to perform minor procedures such as tissue biopsies, banding of oesophageal varices, or removal of polyps.