Clinical evaluation of cyberdome, a novel three-dimensional dome-shaped display system, for endoscopic surgery

Abstract

We previously reported that CyberDome, a novel three-dimensional dome-shaped display (3DD) system, provided depth perception and easiness of laparoscopic performance in a standard closed box laparoscope trainer. In the present study, we first report results of clinical evaluation of the 3DD system for endoscopic surgery.
We applied the 3DD system in 15 clinical cases of endoscopic surgery until January 2010. After using it, we made a questionnaire survey to ask nine expert surgeons about the usefulness experienced with the 3DD system compared to the two-dimensional (2D) system.
With the use of the 3DD system, it was easier for operators to perform complicated manipulations such as suturing and knot tying, and also to perceive ruggedness of organs. The 3DD system would be useful for operators to perform more difficult or complicated endoscopic surgeries.