The effect of three-dimensional visualisation on performance in endoscopic sinus surgery: A clinical training study using surgical navigation for movement analysis in a randomised crossover design.

Ellen Ten DamHerman M HelderBernard F A M van der LaanRobert A FeijenAstrid G W Korsten-Meijer

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2020)

ESS performance of inexperienced participants was not significantly improved by the use of 3D HD endoscopy during ESS tasks, although imaging characteristics of the 3D HD endoscope were rated significantly better. Surgical field characteristics and surgical techniques are likely to influence any additional value of 3D HD endoscopy.

Keyphrases

open label
clinical trial
minimally invasive
high resolution
double blind
small bowel
ultrasound guided
coronary artery bypass
mass spectrometry
surgical site infection