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Minim Invasive Neurosurg 1995; 38(4): 167-169
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1053479
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Prototype Instruments for Endoscopic Microsurgery: Technical Note

S. Haines1 , P. Camarata1 , M. Finn2 , T. Poss2
  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, U. S. A.
  • 2Clarus Medical Systems, Inc., U.S.A.
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18 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The authors describe a concept of converting microsurgical instruments into endoscopes and demonstrate prototype devices. These instruments combine the benefits of microsurgery (multiple instruments, tactile feedback, bimanual manipulation, magnification) with those of endoscopy (minimally invasiveness, indirect line of vision).

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Endoscopy - Minimally invasive surgery - Intracranial surgery