#$%^&*AU2017202894B220181129.pdf#####ABSTRACT An enhanced flexibility auxiliary endoscope assembly for use with an endoscope is provided. The assembly comprises an elongate element and an elongate channel each arranged for mounting at a different location on a distal portion of said endoscope, the elongate channel being arranged to receive said elongate element to a variable elongate extent, the extent varying as a function of a degree of bending of said endoscope.1/44 t3