Endoscope and method of use
Medical devices and methods related to endoscopic systems suitable for hysterectomy and other purposes.
1. A method for displaying alerts together with images captured by an image sensor on a display device, the method comprising:
providing an integrated diagnostic and therapeutic system that includes an imaging sensor, a fluid management system and a controller configured to control operating parameters of the imaging sensor and the fluid management system;
displaying images captured by the image sensor as a video in a central circular image of a display device;
displaying visual alerts of selected operating parameters provided by the controller in an indicator region of the display device; and
pulsing the indicator region at varying time intervals between a first indicator region width and a second indicator region width.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicator region comprises an annular band around the central circular image.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein dimensions of the annular band change while the annular band rotates.
4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the annular band has more than one color.
5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the indicator region comprises an at least partial annular band around the central circular image.