title: Advances in video and imaging in ureteroscopy.
abstract: Advances in image processing and display technologies, such as digital imaging, HDTV, and virtual reality, will ultimately allow integration of endoscopic imaging with diagnosis and therapy during ureteroscopic procedures. Further improvements in simulation technology and telemedicine should improve surgical training and greatly benefit patient care.
authors.affiliation: Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3167, Room 1572D, White Zone, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors.forename: Yeh Hong
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Glenn M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Preminger
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D017216:Telemedicine; D014515:Ureteral Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D020709:Ureteroscopes / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D018666:Ureteroscopy / Q000379:methods*; D020535:Video-Assisted Surgery / Q000379:methods*