ArticleAsian journal of neurosurgery
A Practice Survey to Compare and Identify the Usefulness of Neuroendoscope and Exoscope in the Current Neurosurgery Practice.
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- Perioperative Nursing of Vitrectomy for Ocular Trauma under the Guidance of Ophthalmoscope.Contrast media & molecular imaging · 2022Article
- Comparative survey study of the use of a low cost exoscope vs. microscope for anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).Frontiers in medical technology · 2022Article
- A Three-Surgeon-Six-Hand Operation Using a 4K-3D Exoscope for Neurological Surgery: A Case Report.Frontiers in surgery · 2022Article
- Evaluation of a Novel Three-Dimensional Robotic Digital Microscope (Aeos) in Neurosurgery.Cancers · 2021Article
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- Evaluation of 3D Robotic-Guided Exoscopic Visualization in Microneurosurgery.Frontiers in surgery · 2021Article
- Expanding access to microneurosurgery in low-resource settings: Feasibility of a low-cost exoscope in transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion.Journal of neurosciences in rural practiceArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThe present era is of new tools and technique. Handling of new challenges require, better understanding of microscopic anatomy, which requires better magnification and light. Microscope has played significant role in this, use of endoscope and introduction of exoscope have given new dimensions to this field.
aimThis study aims to compare and see the advantages, disadvantages of endoscope with exoscope, will analyze the difference in terms of ergonomics, learning curve, opportunities for training, operating time, magnification, and image quality. MATERIALS AND
methodsThis study was conducted in the Department of Neurosurgery, Bantane Hospital Fujita Health University, Japan. Apart from comparing the specifications of available systems, we conducted a worldwide survey of the two systems through sending questionnaire through mail collected responses and analyzed them.
resultsLearning curve, magnification, image quality, and ergonomics favors exoscope but depth perception and maneuverability, hand eye coordination, tactile sensation, and usage of different angulation tubes favored endoscope to be superior to exoscope.
conclusionThere is more scope for modifications and research in both the instruments. These instruments are not replacement of either and should be used according to their indications.
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