Olympus launches ENDOEYE FLEX 3D videoscope for advanced endoscopic surgery

JAPAN — Olympus Corporation, a global MedTech company focused on advancing endoscopy-enabled care, has launched the ENDOEYE FLEX™ 3D flexible-tip videoscope for use with the VISERA ELITE™ III surgical imaging platform.

The new videoscope combines 4K, 3D, and infrared (IR) imaging in a single device, allowing surgeons to switch between observation modes without changing scopes.

Olympus said the technology is designed to support efficient and high-quality endoscopic procedures across a range of surgical applications.

Multiple imaging modes in one scope

Endoscopic surgery uses specialized instruments and an endoscope inserted through small incisions in areas such as the abdomen and thorax.

 Compared with open surgery, these minimally invasive procedures can reduce physical stress on patients and support faster recovery.

As endoscopic techniques continue to advance, surgeons increasingly require high-resolution images and different observation modes to assess anatomy within restricted surgical fields.

Olympus has developed the ENDOEYE FLEX series to address these needs by providing flexible-tip articulation that helps surgeons obtain the required surgical view.

The new LTF-S700-10-3D builds on this technology by combining flexible-tip articulation with 4K, 3D and IR imaging.

These capabilities can help surgeons visualize tissue structures and assess blood perfusion during procedures.

Kanichi Matsumoto, senior vice president, surgical, and general manager at Olympus Corporation, said the company aims to equip healthcare professionals with advanced technologies that support high-quality care and improved patient outcomes.

He added that Olympus developed the LTF-S700-10-3D to provide advanced imaging through a single flexible-tip videoscope, helping surgeons perform procedures efficiently and precisely.

Flexible design for surgical access

The videoscope supports 4K resolution when used with the VISERA ELITE III platform, providing greater image detail than Full HD.

In addition, surgeons can access 3D imaging, IR imaging and Yellow Enhancement (YE) mode through the same scope.

The scope’s distal tip can articulate up to 80° in four directions, enabling visualization from multiple angles.

This flexibility can help reduce interference with other surgical instruments in confined operating fields while maintaining the required view.

The videoscope also incorporates a heating element in its distal tip to help prevent lens fogging.

When the tip temperature falls below a predetermined level, the heater automatically warms the area, helping maintain a clear field of view during surgery.

Olympus will begin making the ENDOEYE FLEX 3D flexible-tip videoscope (LTF-S700-10-3D) available in Japan and Europe from September 2026.

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