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Review
. 2004 Jun;18(6):942-7.
doi: 10.1007/s00464-003-9097-6. Epub 2004 Apr 27.

Possibilities and limitations of current stereo-endoscopy

U D A Mueller-Richter  1 , A Limberger, P Weber, K W Ruprecht, W Spitzer, M Schilling
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Review

Possibilities and limitations of current stereo-endoscopy

U D A Mueller-Richter et al. Surg Endosc. 2004 Jun.

Abstract

Background: Stereo-endoscopy has become a commonly used technology. In many comparative studies striking advantages of stereo-endoscopy over two-dimensional presentation could not be proven. To show the potential and fields for further improvement of this technology is the aim of this article.

Method: The physiological basis of three-dimensional vision limitations of current stereo-endoscopes is discussed and fields for further research are indicated. New developments in spatial picture acquisition and spatial picture presentation are discussed.

Results: Current limitations of stereo-endoscopy that prevent a better ranking in comparative studies with two-dimensional presentation are mainly based on insufficient picture acquisition.

Conclusion: Devices for three-dimensional picture presentation are at a more advanced developmental stage than devices for three-dimensional picture acquisition. Further research should emphasize the development of new devices for three-dimensional picture acquisition.

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