e instrument in humans on himself.ii.AMCI Introduced the first commercial model, the AMCI#4990, in 1960.2.It sold for $600.c.Hirschowitz replaced the side-viewing objective with a safer and simpler end-viewing objective, in the early 60’s.i.Hirschowitz added a channel for endoscopic biopsies, and an external light source to provide cold light transmitted by fiberoptic bundles, in 1963.d.The endoscopy was no longer limited to the stomach (colon) and lungs.i.Specialized tools were attached like…1.Scalpels, syringe, drills or saws, forceps, and hypodermic needles …ii.…so delicate operations inside of a body could be performed throughout the body.V. Fiberoptics cables in endoscopy were replaced by Charged Coupled Devices (CCD), in the 1980’s and are commonly used to this day.A. The CCD’s are tiny cameras that that transmit images to a television via electrical wires. C.CCD’s often have countless specialized tools.VI. (Conclusion) Overall the endoscope has had a dynamic effect on modern medicine.A.Since 1910, many mysteries of the human body were solved using endoscopic technology.a.Early diagnoses are now safe and more reliable. b.Millions have been able to live longer. c.The quality of life has been enhanced.B.Medical advancements on the Gastroscope evolved modern endoscopy. a.Such advancements followed innovation in technology; i.the invention of the microscope, light bulb, camera, television, fiberoptics, and micro technologies. C. The rapid changes in technology are changing medicine....
