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  • Feasibility study of the Vitom 3D exoscope in ENT surgery using an animal model: relevance to coronavirus disease 2019

  • Part of
  • W Yeung, N Vakharia, C Johnatty, P Achar, A V Kasbekar
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 135 / Issue 8 / August 2021
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    17 June 2021, pp. 710-717
    Print publication:
    August 2021
  • Objective

    The application of a 4K display resolution three-dimensional exoscope system (Vitom 3D) was evaluated to determine the feasibility of adopting the system in ENT surgery in the coronavirus disease 2019 era and beyond.

    Methods

    Eighteen ENT surgeons performed structured otological tasks on fresh-frozen sheep heads using the Vitom 3D. Structured feedback of the participants’ experience was analysed.

    Results

    Seventy-four per cent and 94 per cent of participants reported that the Vitom 3D was ergonomic and comfortable to use respectively. Whilst colour fidelity and image quality were very good, 50 per cent of participants reported image distortion and pixilation at the highest magnification. All participants agreed that there was an increased educational value to exoscope technology. Half the participants preferred the microscope over the Vitom 3D for fine otological work, which may reflect the learning curve.

    Conclusion

    The Vitom 3D exoscope is a promising and viable alternative for performing otological surgery when using full personal protective equipment in the coronavirus disease 2019 era.