A tool feeding module for an endoscopic apparatus is disclosed. The module includes a housing removably connected to the endoscopic apparatus. A channel is formed within the housing, the channel having an inlet, an outlet, and discrete sections between the inlet and outlet, the channel configured to receive a tool therethrough. An insertion length selection switch is configured to select a length of the tool fed through the channel. A feed mechanism is aligned with and positioned between the discrete sections, the feed mechanism configured to advance and retract the tool through the channel. A tool advancement switch is formed proximate the inlet, contact with the tool advancement switch by the tool automatically activating an advance of the tool into the channel via the feed mechanism. Actuation of the manual retraction switch mounted on the housing of the device activates retraction of the tool out of the channel via the feed mechanism.