Humanitas University, Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20090, Pieve Emanuele, MI, Italy.
Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, 20089, Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
Sleep Breath. 2023 Jun;27(3):1119-1124. doi: 10.1007/s11325-022-02684-1. Epub 2022 Jul 28.
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.
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.
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.
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.
3D 外窥镜技术在多个手术场景中的应用正在全球范围内普及。在这项研究中，我们首次在经口打鼾手术的尸体模拟中使用外窥镜系统（VITOM® 和 Versacrane™）。
所有参与者（n=14）被要求完成 2 项模拟打鼾手术所需任务的练习，然后对他们进行问卷调查，评估他们对外窥镜技术的评价。参与者根据年龄和经验分为两组。
年轻外科医生的平均缩放和对焦时间高于年长外科医生，手术时间也有类似的结果。问卷调查的回答表明，在绝大多数情况下（86%），外窥镜技术得到了很好的评价。
外窥镜可以被认为是一种有用的工具，因为它具有放大功能和高清图像，并且可以间接地提高工作人员对手术的参与度和教育目的。
