Medical tools and related methods of use

A stabilizing system for medical instruments, the stabilizing system comprising:

• a docking station supporting a proximal end of an elongate member, the docking station including:
• a receiver adapted to receive and secure a handle portion of the elongate member;
• an adaptor guide unit having a distal end, a proximal end, and one or more passages formed lengthwise therethrough;
• and
• a securing mechanism configured to secure the docking station at a position adjacent to a patient.

A method for operating a medical device, the method comprising:

• securing a handle of an endoscope in a docking station, wherein the endoscope includes a plurality of working channels, wherein the docking station comprises an adaptor guide unit having passages in communication with the working channels, and wherein the docking station is secured to a position adjacent a patient;
• introducing one or more medical devices into the passages and working channels, wherein the one or more medical devices are configured for operation by fingers of a user;
• and
• performing a medical procedure by manipulating the one or more medical devices.