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VI SE R A VI D E O
S YS T E M
This is the world’s
first integrated video
system for use in both
endosurgery in oper-
ating rooms and
endoscopy in offices.
P O W E R B X
M I C R O S C O P E
A full range of motor-
ized modules can be
combined as the user
requires, giving a level
of performance that is
more functional, more
versatile and more
adaptable to the needs
of advanced applica-
tions.
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By attaching an ultrasonic sensor on the tip of an endoscope, our
ultrasonic endoscopes are able to observe conditions in the lesion
not visible on the surface. This greatly contributes to improve-
ments in diagnostic precision, such as cancer metastasis and inva-
sion, and accelerates diagnosis. Demand for our products is
increasing as a result.
Thanks to advances in devices, minimally invasive medical
treatment is expanding its range of application from gastroen-
terology to respiratory systems and circulatory systems. By using
the high competitive capabilities of our gastroenterological endo-
scopes, we will be able to expand peripheral endoscope opera-
tions.
Amid the rising importance for minimal impact on patients,
excellent operability and improvements in diagnosis precision,
Olympus aims to further stimulate demand by developing high-
ly functional endoscopes that fulfill customer needs.
Clinical Analyzers and Biological Microscopes
Sales of clinical analyzers grew .% to ¥, million (US$
million). Despite a decline in shipments of inspection equipment
to customers in Japan, sales increased owing to contributions from
orders from major hospitals in the United States.
Sales of biological microscopes rose .% to ¥, million
(US$ million). Domestic sales declined due to heightened
competition, but overall sales increased due to favorable overseas
sales.
Olympus restructured the Medical Systems Group in 
and established the Life Science Group to focus on operations in
microscopes, clinical analyzers, and genome research. Olympus
aims to nurture the Life Science Group into a core business
through the promotion of operations in the life sciences field,
primarily in genome medical treatment.
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