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360° Laparoscopic Imaging System to Facilitate Camera Control and Orientation in Minimally Invasive Surgery

, , , and . Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 8 (2): 265--268 (2022)
DOI: doi:10.1515/cdbme-2022-1068

Abstract

During laparoscopic procedures, the surgeon's view of the situs, and thus her or his performance, is dependent on the skills of the camera assistant. The surgeon lacks control over his own field of view and there is a high potential for reducing mental load and workflow issues. In this paper, a research setup of a 360° laparoscopic imaging system is presented and evaluated. The system consists of a 360° camera and a head-mounted display, through which the surgeon can inspect the situs. In a user test, the system showed advantages over a conventional laparoscope regarding orientation in thesitus, intuitiveness of operation, and faster task completion.

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