The benfits of stereoscopic vision in robotic-assisted performance on bench models
- 1 April 2004
- journal article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Surgical Endoscopy
- Vol. 18 (4), 611-616
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-003-9017-9
Abstract
Previous studies have failed to establish clear advantages for the use of stereoscopic visualization systems in minimal-access surgery. The aim of this study was to objectively assess whether stereoscopic visualization improves performance on bench models using the da Vinci robotic system. Eleven surgeons carried out a series of four tasks. Positional data streamed from the da Vinci system was analyzed by means of a previously validated custom-designed software-package. An independent blinded observer scored errors. Statistical analysis included the Wilcoxon signed rank test. A p < 0.05 was deemed significant. We found significant improvements in all tasks and for all parameters (p < 0.05). In addition, a significantly lower number of errors was scored using the stereoscopic mode as compared to the standard two-dimensional image (p < 0.001). Robotic-assisted performance on bench models is more efficient and accurate using stereoscopic visualization.Keywords
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