Three-dimensional video-endoscopy: clinical use in gynaecological laparoscopy.
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.
Wenzl
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Vienna, Austria.
Lehner
R
R
Vry
U
U
Pateisky
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N
Sevelda
P
P
Husslein
P
P
D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020706:Laparoscopes; D055095:Optics and Photonics; D013690:Television