['To describe a method to obtain images of open surgery at the lowest possible cost. The images provide useful information for patient records and teaching.', 'We have utilized a submersible endoscopic camera with no special features, close up lenses or automatic focussing device and a color printer.', 'The quality of the images are similar to those obtained with a more sophisticated video camera. The pictures were processed with a video printer.'] Does [ used of endoscopic video-camera in open surgery ]?