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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: JLO Coronavirus Collection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 June 2021

W Yeung ,
N Vakharia ,
C Johnatty ,
P Achar  and
A V Kasbekar
W Yeung*
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
N Vakharia
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
C Johnatty
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
P Achar
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK
A V Kasbekar
Affiliation:
Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham, UK Hearing Sciences, Division of Clinical Neuroscience, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK National Institute for Health Research (‘NIHR’) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Ms Winnie Yeung, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Derby Road, NottinghamNG7 2UH, UK E-mail: winnie.yeung@nhs.net
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

COVID-19ExoscopePersonal Protective EquipmentOtologySurgerySafety
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 135 , Issue 8 , August 2021 , pp. 710 - 717
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Copyright © The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press

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