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Loeve, A.J. (author), Van de Ven, O.S. (author), Vogel, J.G. (author), Breedveld, P. (author), Dankelmann, J. (author)In order to fully benefit from the functionalities of flexible endoscopes in surgery a simple shaft-guide that can be used to support the flexible endoscope shaft is required. Such a shaft-guide must be flexible during insertion into the human body and rigidified when properly positioned to support the flexible endoscope shaft. A shaft-guide...journal article 2010