Abstract: A portable endoscopy system for performing an endoscopic procedure is stored in a single portable housing, where the housing and system are transportable by hand to a patient. The housing has an endoscope housing compartment, a video housing compartment, and a power supply housing compartment. The endoscope housing compartment stores a light source and a video camera. The light source provides light to an endoscope which is inserted within the patient to a predetermined area. The endoscope directs the provided light to the predetermined area and provides a light image thereof. The video camera receives the provided light image, and provides an electronic image thereof. The video housing compartment stores a video recording and playback device and a video monitor. The video recording and playback device receives and records the provided electronic image during a record mode, and provides the recorded image during a playback mode.