Video recording of hand surgeries using a field of view (FOV) matching USB camera module and smartphone in the era of COVID-19.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the online medium has gained in popularity due to the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, video recording of surgical procedures has become crucial in medical education. Various methods for recording are available but many require professional equipment and experienced personnel. Here, we propose a feasible and acceptable method for video recording of surgeries.

Methods

An M12 mount USB camera, which is based on an Android micro-USB, was utilized. The device was purchased from a website for $32-$40. The camera was mounted between the eyes of the binocular loupes. Surgical procedures were recorded with the camera. The optimal settings were determined according to the types of surgeries.

Results

We recorded the following surgical procedures: ra

SUBMITTER: Park HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9828420 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature