Progress of application of exoscopes in neurosurgical procedures
DING Xiao
CHEN Yong
ZHENG Xin
YANG Hui
LI Song
Abstract：The application of surgical microscopes and neuroendoscopes has notably enhanced the efficacy of neurosurgical procedures.Nevertheless,owing to some inherent characteristics of the equipment themselves,they still have certain constraints in clinical applications.In light of the deficiencies of surgical microscopes and neuroendoscopes,coupled with the progressions in digital imaging,WiFi network connectivity,screen technology and optical technology,the exoscope system has come into being as a bridge between surgical microscopes and neuroendoscopes.The exoscope possesses superior image quality and surgical visual field,better ergonomic posture,teaching efficacy as well as more efficient surgical team engagement,and its application efficacy is similar to that of surgical microscopes.At present,the literature mainly reports the disparities between exoscopes and surgical microscopes in technical equipment aspects such as depth of field,visual field,focal length and operation,lacking a summary and analysis of the specific application and surgical outcomes of exoscopes in neurosurgery.Hence,we summarize the application exoscopes in neurosurgery in recent years,analyze their advantages and limitations in clinical practice,and offer references for clinical utilization.
Keywords：Neurosurgical proceduresExoscopesClinical application
Publication Date：2024-10-25
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：4( 612-615 )