Exoscopic-assisted head and neck surgery: a comparative evaluation optimizing ergonomics and workflow.

ABSTRACT: Exoscopic surgery is an emerging visualization technique in head and neck surgery, offering a promising alternative to conventional surgical microscopes. AI-assisted functions and high-quality imaging support its integration into modern surgical workflows. Eleven head and neck procedures were evaluated, including otologic surgery, parotidectomy and microvascular anastomosis using exoscopic techniques. Subjective feedback was obtained from four primary surgeons and four surgical assistants (response rate 100%) via a custom, non-validated questionnaire comprising 18 items. Six questions compared exoscope versus standard magnification (microscope or surgical loupes) across domains including anatomical structure identification, depth perception, field illumination and magnification, preoperati

SUBMITTER: Lingl JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12259794 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature