In:
Digestion, S. Karger AG, Vol. 95, No. 3 ( 2017), p. 237-241
Abstract:
〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Background/Aim: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Clinical application of 3-dimensional (3D) technology for flexible endoscopes has not been reported. We developed a 3D flexible endoscope and conducted a feasibility study of endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) in porcine stomach. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Methods: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 Four endoscopists used a 3D flexible endoscope to perform a total of 8 ESD procedures on resected porcine stomachs. We assessed the en bloc resection rate, perforation rate, and mechanical issues that arise during ESD. A visual analog scale (0, 2D superior; 100, 3D superior) was used to evaluate the depth perception, sense of security of the procedure, and eyestrain of 3D visualization. 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Results: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 En bloc resection was achieved in all cases and there were no cases of perforation or mechanical issues. Depth perception and sense of security were rated 85.5 ± 12.4 and 70.7 ± 9.7 respectively (mean ± SDs). Eyestrain was rated high for 3D visualization (mean ± SDs, 12.6 ± 8.6). 〈 b 〉 〈 i 〉 Conclusions: 〈 /i 〉 〈 /b 〉 ESD using a 3D flexible endoscope was technically feasible. The endoscopists reported good depth perception and a high sense of security when using 3D visualization but also noted strong eyestrain.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0012-2823
,
1421-9867
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2017
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1482218-0
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