Francesca Pirola1,2, Federico Leone3, Matteo Di Bari4,5, Fabrizio Salamanca3, Alessandro Bianchi3, Maurizio Catalani6, Giovanni Colombo1,2,3. 1. Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy. 2. Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy. 3. Otorhinolaryngology Unit, San Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy. 4. Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy. mattediba@gmail.com. 5. Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy. mattediba@gmail.com. 6. Department of Otolaryngology, Humanitas Cellini, Turin, Italy.
Abstract
PURPOSE: The application of 3D exoscopic technology is spreading worldwide, in several surgical scenarios. In this study, we present the first-time use of the exoscopic system (VITOM® and Versacrane™) in a cadaver simulation of transoral Snore Surgery. METHODS: All participants (n = 14) were asked to perform 2 exercises that simulate tasks required in Snore Surgery, they were then administered a questionnaire assessing their evaluation of the applied exoscopic technology. Participants were divided into groups according to age and experience. RESULTS: Mean zooming and focusing time was higher in young surgeons than in seniors, and similar results were obtained for mean procedural times. The responses to the questionnaire showed that in the vast majority (86%), the exoscopic technology was well rated. CONCLUSION: The exoscope can be considered a useful tool, thanks to its magnifying power and high-definition images, as well as for its indirect ability to enhance staff involvement in the procedure and for educational purposes.
PURPOSE: The application of 3D exoscopic technology is spreading worldwide, in several surgical scenarios. In this study, we present the first-time use of the exoscopic system (VITOM® and Versacrane™) in a cadaver simulation of transoral Snore Surgery. METHODS: All participants (n = 14) were asked to perform 2 exercises that simulate tasks required in Snore Surgery, they were then administered a questionnaire assessing their evaluation of the applied exoscopic technology. Participants were divided into groups according to age and experience. RESULTS: Mean zooming and focusing time was higher in young surgeons than in seniors, and similar results were obtained for mean procedural times. The responses to the questionnaire showed that in the vast majority (86%), the exoscopic technology was well rated. CONCLUSION: The exoscope can be considered a useful tool, thanks to its magnifying power and high-definition images, as well as for its indirect ability to enhance staff involvement in the procedure and for educational purposes.
Authors: Armando De Virgilio; Andrea Costantino; Tiziana Mondello; Valerio Conti; Francesca Pirola; Elena Russo; Giuseppe Mercante; Giuseppe Spriano Journal: Laryngoscope Date: 2020-04-16 Impact factor: 3.325