Flexible and rigid endoscopes serve the same functions, i.e. examine the digestive tract, but both endoscopes are different in design. The primary differences between both endoscopes are given in below table. Difference between rigid and flexible endoscope  S.N.  Rigid endoscope  Flexible endoscope  1.   Consisting a tubular telescope made of metal  It consists a long tube   with banding capacity.  2.  There is no bending capacity due to metal tube.  Limited bending   capacity, so doctor can  navigate difficult-to-reach areas in deep body.  3.  Rigid endoscopes are frequently used in urology, gynecology, arthroscopy procedures and in general   surgery.  Rigid endoscopes are frequently   used in  bronchoscopy, gastroscopy and colonoscopy.