title: Three-dimensional video-endoscopy: clinical use in gynaecological laparoscopy.
abstract: We describe a system that displays the abdominal organs in three dimensions during laparoscopy. The system consists of a single-rod-lens endoscope and two integrated microchip cameras. The surgeon has to wear active-liquid-crystal shutter-glasses to obtain a three-dimensional impression during the operation. Improved orientation in the abdominal cavity allows exact handling of surgical instruments. The three-dimensional system permits surgery with more accuracy, speed, dexterity, and safety than conventional two-dimensional systems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Vienna, Austria.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wenzl
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lehner
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Vry
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pateisky
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sevelda
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Husslein
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D013690:Television