Abstract: A capturing device includes an image sensor that generates an image signal by performing photoelectric conversion for light from a subject, a control unit that generates a setting value for setting a range where an image resulting from the image signal is cut, based on a first instruction input from a user, a setting value storage unit that stores the setting value generated by the control unit, an image conversion unit that reads the setting value from the setting value storage unit, and cuts a specific region specified by the setting value from the image and enlarges the cut region, when there is a second instruction input from the user, and an output unit that converts a signal of the image cut and enlarged by the image conversion unit into an image signal of a predetermined format and outputs the converted image signal.

Abstract: A surgical device which has an elongated body which is curved at one of its ends, and which has two through passages at each of its ends and two connecting lines connecting the through passages in such a way that each of the connecting lines connects one through passage at one end of the elongated body to a through passage at the other end of the elongated body. The elongated body also has both two selective control means mounted on it, each of which is capable of controlling the fluid circulation in the connecting lines, and two actuating members for actuating the selective control means. The surgical device also includes at least one first joining piece carrying a first tubular connector which can be brought into communication with such a body side. The first joining piece can be mounted at either end of the elongated body, so that the first tubular connector is connected, in common and in a sealed manner, to the two through passages of the end on which the first joining piece is mounted.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting an abdominal wall during laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures. The surgical lift device includes a gripping portion for contacting and holding an external skin surface adjacent the abdominal wall. The gripping portion is selectively detachable from the skin surface. The device further includes a lifting portion that extends outwardly from the gripping portion. In accordance with alternative embodiments, the gripping portion may comprise an adhesive sheet or a suction member and the lifting portion may comprise a wire member or a portion of a hook and loop-type fastener.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lifting an abdominal wall during laparoscopic diagnostic and surgical procedures. The surgical lift device includes a gripping portion for contacting and holding an external skin surface adjacent the abdominal wall. The gripping portion is selectively detachable from the skin surface. The device further includes a lifting portion that extends outwardly from the gripping portion. In accordance with alternative embodiments, the gripping portion may comprise an adhesive sheet or a suction member and the lifting portion may comprise a wire member or a portion of a hook and loop-type fastener.

Abstract: An endoscopic loop including an applying instrument comprises a pre-knotted loop of surgical suture material and a hollow shaft in the interior space of which the free thread portion runs. The free thread portion extends at least up to the proximal end of the shaft. In the interior space an actuating mechanism is mounted, the proximal end of which essentially extends up to the proximal end of the shaft. At the distal end of the actuating means a knife is attached which cuts the free thread portion upon actuation of the device.