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What if you want to use a 3D endoscope in your OR?
Endoscopic surgery: its benefits and pitfalls
Many years ago, endoscopic imaging changed the way surgery was done. Endoscopes made minimally invasive surgery possible, which reduced the time spent in the OR and increased the healing speed of the patient.
Still, a big drawback to this new method is the loss of depth perception. That makes it difficult for the surgeon to see, for example, how close a tumor is to nerves or tissue behind it. Most common surgeries can safely be done in 2D, but rather complex surgeries do require a deeper view.
3D imaging restores depth perception, so the surgeon can optimize their hand-eye coordination. With 3D imaging, you can accurately visualize differences in form, shape, and size, and correctly interpret distances.
