Feasibility study of the Vitom 3D exoscope in ENT surgery using an animal model: relevance to coronavirus disease 2019.
J Laryngol Otol
; 135(8): 710-717, 2021 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1340961
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The application of a 4K display resolution three-dimensional exoscope system (Vitom 3D) was evaluated to determine the feasibility of adopting the system in ENT surgery in the coronavirus disease 2019 era and beyond.METHODS:
Eighteen ENT surgeons performed structured otological tasks on fresh-frozen sheep heads using the Vitom 3D. Structured feedback of the participants' experience was analysed.RESULTS:
Seventy-four per cent and 94 per cent of participants reported that the Vitom 3D was ergonomic and comfortable to use respectively. Whilst colour fidelity and image quality were very good, 50 per cent of participants reported image distortion and pixilation at the highest magnification. All participants agreed that there was an increased educational value to exoscope technology. Half the participants preferred the microscope over the Vitom 3D for fine otological work, which may reflect the learning curve.CONCLUSION:
The Vitom 3D exoscope is a promising and viable alternative for performing otological surgery when using full personal protective equipment in the coronavirus disease 2019 era.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Otologic Surgical Procedures
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COVID-19
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Microscopy
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Laryngol Otol
Journal subject:
Otolaryngology
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S0022215121001626
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