Abstract:The ability to perceive differences in depth is important in many daily life situations. It is also of relevance in laparoscopic surgical procedures that require the extrapolation of three-dimensional visual information from two-dimensional planar images. Besides visual-motor coordination, laparoscopic skills and binocular depth perception are demanding visual tasks for which learning is important. This study explored potential relations between binocular depth perception and individual variations in performan… Show more
Endoscopic spine surgery has evolved exponentially. However, the two-dimensional (2D) view results in lack of stereoscopic vision and depth perception, contributing to the steep learning curve. This case report recounts a world first trial of a three-dimensional (3D) endoscopic system that converts 2D to 3D images and explores its potential role in the surgical management of degenerative lumbar spine diseases. The 3D endoscopic system was used for two patient cases and both 2D and 3D images were displayed side by side and compared. Advantages of the 3D endoscopic system include increased perception of depth, rapid identification of bleeding points, and greater visualization of anatomical details. Field of view and exposure were identical in 2D and 3D views. Limitations include costs and need for additional equipment. Overall, 3D endoscopy improved depth perception, instrument manoeuvrability, and recognition of anatomical details. This case report can guide further research and training in endoscopic spine surgery.
Endoscopic spine surgery has evolved exponentially. However, the two-dimensional (2D) view results in lack of stereoscopic vision and depth perception, contributing to the steep learning curve. This case report recounts a world first trial of a three-dimensional (3D) endoscopic system that converts 2D to 3D images and explores its potential role in the surgical management of degenerative lumbar spine diseases. The 3D endoscopic system was used for two patient cases and both 2D and 3D images were displayed side by side and compared. Advantages of the 3D endoscopic system include increased perception of depth, rapid identification of bleeding points, and greater visualization of anatomical details. Field of view and exposure were identical in 2D and 3D views. Limitations include costs and need for additional equipment. Overall, 3D endoscopy improved depth perception, instrument manoeuvrability, and recognition of anatomical details. This case report can guide further research and training in endoscopic spine surgery.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.