According to the invention, a probe applicator (10) is provided, which serves for receiving flexible probes (11), which are intended for endoscopic use and made accessible to the probe applicator for laparoscopic use. The control of the probes (11) feeding device via controls (32, 33) of the probe applicator (10). The supply of the probe (11) preferably takes place via a connecting device (38) provided on the probe applicator (10).
