Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Insights from Cutting-Edge Technology in the Industrial Field
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Surgical Techniques of Endoscopic Spinal Surgery
3. Advancements in Endoscopic Surgery Devices
3.1. Camera and Lighting Systems
3.1.1. Resolution
3.1.2. Color and Camera Sensor
3.1.3. Lighting System
3.1.4. Angles of Scope and Flexibility
3.2. Radiofrequency Ablation Systems
3.2.1. Generator
3.2.2. Electrode
3.3. Drill Systems
4. Discussion and Future Directions
4.1. Development of ESS
4.2. Camera and Visualization
4.3. Wireless System
4.4. Coagulation and Ablation Tools
4.5. Drill System
4.5.1. Waterproofing and Durability
4.5.2. High Speed and High Torque Even with Long Thin Shaft
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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CCD | CMOS | |
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Image Quality | Excellent color representation Less light saturation Clear view in dark area | Compromised color representation More light saturation Dark areas less visible |
Production Cost | 10 times higher than CMOS | Economical |
Resolution | Maxes out at Full HD (2K) | Progressing from 2K to 8K |
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Yuh, W.-T.; Lee, Y.-S.; Jeon, J.-H.; Choi, I. Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Insights from Cutting-Edge Technology in the Industrial Field. Bioengineering 2023, 10, 1363. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10121363
Yuh W-T, Lee Y-S, Jeon J-H, Choi I. Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Insights from Cutting-Edge Technology in the Industrial Field. Bioengineering. 2023; 10(12):1363. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10121363
Chicago/Turabian StyleYuh, Woon-Tak, You-Sang Lee, Jong-Hyeok Jeon, and Il Choi. 2023. "Future of Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Insights from Cutting-Edge Technology in the Industrial Field" Bioengineering 10, no. 12: 1363. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering10121363