The exoscope in neurosurgery: an overview of the current literature of intraoperative use in brain and spine surgery

N Montemurro, A Scerrati, L Ricciardi… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Exoscopes are a safe and effective alternative or adjunct to the existing
binocular surgical microscope for brain tumor, skull base surgery, aneurysm clipping and …

[HTML][HTML] The role of 3D exoscope systems in neurosurgery: an optical innovation

B Fiani, R Jarrah, DW Griepp, J Adukuzhiyil - Cureus, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The development of the three-dimensional (3D) exoscope is a marvel of technological
innovation in modern surgical practice. While its predecessor, the operating microscope …

Comparison of operating microscope and exoscope in a highly challenging experimental setting

A Hafez, RHL Haeren, J Dillmann, A Laakso… - World Neurosurgery, 2021 - Elsevier
Background The use of a digital three-dimensional (3D) exoscope system in neurosurgery is
increasing as an alternative to the operative microscope. The objective of this study was to …

The new era of spinal surgery: exploring the use of exoscopes as a viable alternative to operative microscopes–A systematic review and meta-analysis

E Begagić, R Pugonja, H Bečulić, E Selimović… - World Neurosurgery, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The growing interest in exoscopic (EX) technology has prompted a
comprehensive evaluation of its clinical, functional, and financial outcomes in neurosurgery …

Intraoperative imaging and optical visualization techniques for brain tumor resection: a narrative review

O Bin-Alamer, H Abou-Al-Shaar, ZC Gersey, S Huq… - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Brain tumors are difficult to treat, and surgeons need the best tools to
safely remove them. This review looks at the various technologies that help surgeons see …

Comparative learning curves of microscope versus exoscope: a preclinical randomized crossover noninferiority study

H Layard Horsfall, Z Mao, CH Koh, DZ Khan… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Background An exoscope heralds a new era of optics in surgery. However, there is limited
quantitative evidence describing and comparing the learning curve. Objectives This study …

[HTML][HTML] A sensorised surgical glove to analyze forces during neurosurgery

HL Horsfall, CS Fernandez, B Bagchi, P Datta… - …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Measuring intraoperative forces in real time can provide feedback
mechanisms to improve patient safety and surgical training. Previous force monitoring has …

High‐definition three‐dimensional exoscope for head and neck reconstruction: prospective analysis of 27 consecutive patients

A De Virgilio, A Costantino, F Ferreli, L Malvezzi… - Head & …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of a three‐dimensional (3D)
operating exoscope (OE) in head and neck free flap reconstruction. Methods Twenty‐seven …

The application of augmented reality in plastic surgery training and education: A narrative review

YM Khoong, S Luo, X Huang, M Li, S Gu, T Jiang… - Journal of Plastic …, 2023 - Elsevier
Continuing problems with fewer training opportunities and a greater awareness of patient
safety have led to a constant search for an alternative technique to bridge the existing theory …

Comparison between the high-definition 3D exoscope and the operating microscope in head and neck reconstruction

A De Virgilio, A Costantino, E Russo, BM Festa… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The purpose of this study was to compare the three-dimensional (3D) operating exoscope
(OE) with the conventional operating microscope (OM) in head and neck reconstruction. A …