👉 A gastroscope is a device used to examine the digestive system of animals. It consists of a tube that can be inserted into the mouth to allow access to the digestive tract, and it collects samples from the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and rectum. The purpose of using a gastroscope is to diagnose conditions such as colon cancer, ulcers, diverticulitis, and other gastrointestinal diseases.