Micro- and macro-borderless surgery using a newly developed high-resolution (4K) three-dimensional video system.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Microsurgery using conventional optical microscopes or surgical loupes features a limited field of view and imposes a serious strain on surgeons especially during long surgeries. Here we advocate the micro- and macro-borderless surgery (MMBS) using a novel high-resolution (4K) three-dimensional (3D) video system. This study aimed to confirm the applicability of this concept in several surgical procedures.

Methods

We evaluated the possible use and efficacy of MMBS in the following experiments in porcine subjects. Experiment 1 (non-inferiority test) consisted of dissection and anastomosis of carotid artery, portal vein, proper hepatic artery, and pancreatoduodenectomy with surgical loupe versus MMBS. Experiment 2 (feasibility test) consisted of intra-abdominal and in

SUBMITTER: Yagi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8115828 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature