[Uses of endoscopic video-camera in open surgery].
OBJECTIVE
To describe a method to obtain images of open surgery at the lowest possible cost. The images provide useful information for patient records and teaching.


METHODS
We have utilized a submersible endoscopic camera with no special features, close up lenses or automatic focussing device and a color printer.


RESULTS
The quality of the images are similar to those obtained with a more sophisticated video camera. The pictures were processed with a video printer.


CONCLUSIONS
We believe that using the endoscopic camera in open surgery is a low-cost alternative to the more sophisticated video camera systems.
Hernáez Manrique
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Servicio de Urología, Hospital de Guipúzcoa, San Sebastián, España.
Recarte Barriola
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Sanz Jaka
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Muro Vidaurre
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D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative; D014741:Video Recording
Usos de la vídeo-cámara endoscópica en cirugía abierta.