Self-illuminated Proctoscope The proctoscope has many benefits: lightweight with complete flexibility and ease of use no mains power required single-use, disposable proctoscope and battery packs, self-evidently reducing the risk of cross-infection single packed scopes run ‘cool’, make no noise and are not mains powered which means no contamination from trailing fibre optic light connection effective illumination using acrylic light guide easily disposed of in a standard clinical waste bag eliminates service and repair costs and associated consumables