The present invention provides a system for maneuvering an endoscope (SFME) during a medical procedure, comprising a. at least one maneuvering system, adapted to maneuver said endoscope in at least two degrees of freedom (DOF)； and, b. at least one joystick unit in communication with said maneuvering system, adapted to operate said maneuvering system； wherein operation of said joystick results in movement of said endoscope by means of said maneuvering system.
