Abstract | OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of conventional two-dimensional (2D) endoscope with a novel computer-based three-dimensional (3D) imaging system for otologic surgical procedures. METHODS: RESULTS: The surgical procedures were performed smoothly for all patients. No patient required switching to conventional 2D endoscopic surgery. No significant differences were apparent in operation duration using the 3D imaging system for chronic otitis media and attic cholesteatoma compared with conventional 2D endoscopic ear surgery. Thirty-five observers completed the questionnaires. Most of them agreed that this 3D imaging system enabled them to perceive stereoscopic vision (94%), provide superior depth perception (85%). Furthermore, 97.1% reported no visual fatigue or discomfort when observing the 3D images. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrated that the computer-based 3D imaging system enables the application of 3D vision technology to otologic surgery. The system has no obvious side effects, such as visual fatigue or time delay. It not only facilitates performing the related surgical procedures but also helps in teaching and learning endoscopic ear surgeries.
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Authors | Chin-Kuo Chen, Li-Chun Hsieh, Tsun-Hao Hsu |
Journal | European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
(Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol)
Vol. 275
Issue 12
Pg. 2933-2939
(Dec 2018)
ISSN: 1434-4726 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 30276530
(Publication Type: Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Child, Preschool
- Cholesteatoma, Middle Ear
(surgery)
- Depth Perception
- Ear, Middle
(surgery)
- Endoscopes
- Endoscopy
(instrumentation)
- Female
- Humans
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
(instrumentation)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Operative Time
- Otitis Media
(surgery)
- Otologic Surgical Procedures
(instrumentation)
- Surgery, Computer-Assisted
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