Observational studyIndian journal of ophthalmology2022
Digitally assisted vitreoretinal surgery: A unique surgical teaching tool for beginners.
Observational study in Indian journal of ophthalmology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Impact of digital enhancement on contrast ratio in internal limiting membrane peeling using the NGENUITY 3D visualisation system.BMC ophthalmology · 2026Article
- Effects of image-sharpening algorithm on surgical field visibility during 3D heads-up surgery for vitreoretinal diseases.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Commentary: Digitally assisted vitreoretinal surgery - Redefining vitreo-retina fellowship training.Indian journal of ophthalmology · 2022Article
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Abstract
purposeTo study the role of digitally assisted vitreoretinal surgery (DAVS) as a learning and teaching tool compared to that of the standard binocular side-scope of the conventional analog microscope (CAM).
methodsThis was a cross-sectional, observational study conducted at a tertiary eye care center and teaching institute in South India. Postgraduate residents and clinical fellows observed a predecided set of retinal surgical procedures using both DAVS and CAM. A detailed questionnaire was used to compare the participants' subjective scoring of both the platforms in terms of level of comfort, clarity of image and stereopsis, level of understanding, and overall impression.
resultsThirty-six participants, including 20 residents and 16 fellows, took part in this study. DAVS obtained a higher score for all 15 questions compared to CAM and the differences were statistically significant. DAVS obtained a mean score of 4.80 (median: 5) whereas CAM obtained a mean score of 3.14 (median: 3) on a grading scale of 1-5 with regard to the overall experience of surgical viewing through either platform (P < 0.01).
conclusionDAVS is a better learning and teaching tool compared to the side scope of the CAM from a learner's perspective. Thus, DAVS can help beginners in the field of vitreoretinal surgery obtain a better understanding of the surgical steps prior to the initiation of hands-on training.
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