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Possibilities and limitations of current stereo-endoscopy

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Abstract

Background

Stereo-endoscopy has become a commonly used technology. In many comparative studies striking advantages of stereo-endoscopy over two-dimensional presentation could not be proven. To show the potential and fields for further improvement of this technology is the aim of this article.

Method

The physiological basis of three-dimensional vision limitations of current stereo-endoscopes is discussed and fields for further research are indicated. New developments in spatial picture acquisition and spatial picture presentation are discussed.

Results

Current limitations of stereo-endoscopy that prevent a better ranking in comparative studies with two-dimensional presentation are mainly based on insufficient picture acquisition.

Conclusion

Devices for three-dimensional picture presentation are at a more advanced developmental stage than devices for three-dimensional picture acquisition. Further research should emphasize the development of new devices for three-dimensional picture acquisition.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Gebäude 71, University of Saarland, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Germany

    U. D. A Mueller-Richter & W. Spitzer

  2. Department of General Surgery, Gebäude 57, University of Saarland, 66421, Homburg/Saar, Germany

    A. Limberger & M. Schilling

  3. Fraunhofer Institute of Biomedical Engineering IBMT, 66386 St. Ingbert, Ensheimer Strasse 48, Germany

    P. Weber

  4. Department Ophthalmology, University of Saarland, 66421, Homburg, Germany

    K. W. Ruprecht

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Mueller-Richter, U.D.A., Limberger, A., Weber, P. et al. Possibilities and limitations of current stereo-endoscopy. Surg Endosc 18, 942–947 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-003-9097-6

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