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Instrument name: Duodenoscope
Alternate name: Flexible scope
Instrument category: Endoscopic
Used for: Visualization during upper endoscopy
Specialty commonly used in: Gastrointestinal procedures
Instrument name: Gastroscope
Alternate name: Scope, flexible scope
Instrument name: Thoracoscope
Alternate name: Scope
Used for: Visualization during laparoscopic surgery of the chest
Specialty commonly used in: Thoracic laparoscopic surgeries
Instrument name: Trocar and sharp sheath
Used for: Gaining access to a joint during arthroscopic surgery
Specialty commonly used in: Orthopedic surgery
Instrument name: Veress Needle
Alternate name: Veress, needle
Used for: Gaining access to the cavity during laparoscopic surgery. This device can come in many different lengths to accommodate different size patients.
Specialty commonly used in: Laparoscopic surgery for general, gynecologic, and thoracic.