title: Operation-microscope-mounted touch display tablet computer for intraoperative imaging visualization.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The authors have developed a novel sterile draped touch display solution for convenient intraoperative access to imaging data. This study describes the technology and clinical experience of the system.
  
  
  METHODS
  We developed a flexible, mounted touch display solution (Apple iPad) that allows fixation of the display on the operation microscope and fine adjustments during surgery when the microscope is moved. We compared this setup with a conventional wall-mounted flat-panel and a mobile display stand in illustrative cases of vestibular schwannoma.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The surgeon was able to employ the system without the need to leave the operation field or the need for external assistance while referring to imaging data. Commanding through imaging data with sterile gloves on the touch display was more convenient, more precise, and faster compared with other modalities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The operation-microscope-mounted touch display provides useful assistance for intraoperative imaging visualization in neurosurgical procedures.
authors: Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
authors: Eric
authors: E
authors: Soehngen
authors: Nunung Nur
authors: NN
authors: Rahmah
authors: Yukinari
authors: Y
authors: Kakizawa
authors: Tetsuyoshi
authors: T
authors: Horiuchi
authors: Yu
authors: Y
authors: Fujii
authors: Takafumi
authors: T
authors: Kiuchi
authors: Kazuhiro
authors: K
authors: Hongo
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008161:Lumbosacral Region / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019212:Multimedia; D059906:Neuroimaging / Q000379:methods*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000379:methods*; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures; D019114:Remote Consultation / Q000379:methods; D013131:Spine / Q000473:pathology; D013689:Telephone; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D000078329:Workforce