Michael Amoo1,2,3, Jack Henry4, Mohsen Javadpour5,6,7. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. michaelamoo@rcsi.ie. 2. National Neurosurgical Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland. michaelamoo@rcsi.ie. 3. Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin, Ireland. michaelamoo@rcsi.ie. 4. School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. 5. Department of Neurosurgery, Beacon Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. mjavadpour@rcsi.ie. 6. National Neurosurgical Centre, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9, Ireland. mjavadpour@rcsi.ie. 7. Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, Dublin, Ireland. mjavadpour@rcsi.ie.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The operating microscope (OM) is an invaluable tool in neurosurgery but is not without its flaws. The ORBEYE™ (Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) is a 4K 3D exoscope aspiring to offer similar visual fidelity but with superior ergonomics. 2D visualisation was a major limitation of previous models which newer 3D exoscopes attempt to overcome. Here, we present our initial experience using a 4K 3D exoscope for neurosurgical procedures. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of the ORBEYE™ exoscope in performing neurosurgery and review of the literature. METHODS: All patients undergoing neurosurgery performed by a single surgeon, using the ORBEYE™, were assessed. Descriptive statistics and data relating to complications and operative time were recorded and analysed. An anecdotal literature review was performed for the experience of other authors using 4K 3D exoscopes in neurosurgery and compared to our subjective experience with the ORBEYE™. RESULTS: 18 patients underwent surgery using the ORBEYE™. There were no 30-day post-operative complications observed. Our experience and that of other authors suggests that the ORBEYE™ offers comparable visualisation to the traditional OM, with superior ergonomics and an enhanced experience for assistants and observers. CONCLUSION: Neurosurgery can be performed safely and effectively with the ORBEYE™, with improved ergonomics and educational benefit. There appears to be a short learning curve provided one has experience with endoscopic surgery and the use of a foot pedal.
BACKGROUND: The operating microscope (OM) is an invaluable tool in neurosurgery but is not without its flaws. The ORBEYE™ (Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) is a 4K 3D exoscope aspiring to offer similar visual fidelity but with superior ergonomics. 2D visualisation was a major limitation of previous models which newer 3D exoscopes attempt to overcome. Here, we present our initial experience using a 4K 3D exoscope for neurosurgical procedures. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the feasibility of the ORBEYE™ exoscope in performing neurosurgery and review of the literature. METHODS: All patients undergoing neurosurgery performed by a single surgeon, using the ORBEYE™, were assessed. Descriptive statistics and data relating to complications and operative time were recorded and analysed. An anecdotal literature review was performed for the experience of other authors using 4K 3D exoscopes in neurosurgery and compared to our subjective experience with the ORBEYE™. RESULTS: 18 patients underwent surgery using the ORBEYE™. There were no 30-day post-operative complications observed. Our experience and that of other authors suggests that the ORBEYE™ offers comparable visualisation to the traditional OM, with superior ergonomics and an enhanced experience for assistants and observers. CONCLUSION: Neurosurgery can be performed safely and effectively with the ORBEYE™, with improved ergonomics and educational benefit. There appears to be a short learning curve provided one has experience with endoscopic surgery and the use of a foot pedal.
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