TY - JOUR
T1 - Using a 4K-3D Exoscope for Upper Airway Stimulation Surgery
T2 - Proof-of-Concept
AU - Patel, Vijay A.
AU - Goyal, Neerav
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2020.
PY - 2020/7/1
Y1 - 2020/7/1
N2 - Objective: Demonstrate the potential of the 4K-3D exoscope during upper airway stimulation surgery (UAS). Methods: A proof-of-concept study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of the exoscope during three consecutive UAS. Results: The exoscope was employed during UAS including cuff electrode and sensing lead placement. Three cases were successfully completed without adverse perioperative event; mean operative time was 200 minutes (range 188-218 minutes) with a successive reduction in operative time. Conclusion: This experience demonstrates the potential viability of the exoscope for UAS; it is a safe, innovative, and effective alternative or adjunct to existing visualization modalities. Notable advantages include improved ergonomics, unobstructed surgical field access, wide depth of field visualization, and short learning curve. Future technological enhancements could allow the exoscope to become a promising next-generation tool in the armamentarium of the contemporary sleep surgeon.
AB - Objective: Demonstrate the potential of the 4K-3D exoscope during upper airway stimulation surgery (UAS). Methods: A proof-of-concept study was performed to evaluate the feasibility of the exoscope during three consecutive UAS. Results: The exoscope was employed during UAS including cuff electrode and sensing lead placement. Three cases were successfully completed without adverse perioperative event; mean operative time was 200 minutes (range 188-218 minutes) with a successive reduction in operative time. Conclusion: This experience demonstrates the potential viability of the exoscope for UAS; it is a safe, innovative, and effective alternative or adjunct to existing visualization modalities. Notable advantages include improved ergonomics, unobstructed surgical field access, wide depth of field visualization, and short learning curve. Future technological enhancements could allow the exoscope to become a promising next-generation tool in the armamentarium of the contemporary sleep surgeon.
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U2 - 10.1177/0003489420905873
DO - 10.1177/0003489420905873
M3 - Article
C2 - 32037855
AN - SCOPUS:85079378334
SN - 0003-4894
VL - 129
SP - 695
EP - 698
JO - Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
JF - Annals of Otology, Rhinology and Laryngology
IS - 7
ER -