There is provided herein a tip section of a multi-viewing element endoscope, the tip section comprising: two or more side-pointing viewing elements positioned at or in proximity to a distal end of said tip section, wherein each of said two or more side-pointing viewing elements having a discrete illuminator associated therewith, wherein the field of view provided by the two or more side-pointing viewing elements covers a front and side views； a working channel configured for insertion of a surgical tool； and a pathway fluid injector for inflating and/or cleaning a body cavity into which the endoscope is inserted.
