[The progress of nasal endoscopic surgery with imaging-guided system]

Area of Science:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Medical Imaging
• Surgical Navigation

Background:

• Endoscopic surgery offers benefits over traditional procedures.
• Advancements in imaging technology are crucial for enhancing surgical precision.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review state-of-the-art endoscopic surgery utilizing imaging-guided systems.
• To detail indications, preoperative registration, and intraoperative imaging techniques.
• To outline future development trends in image-guided endoscopic surgery.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of current imaging-guided endoscopic surgery techniques.
• Analysis of preoperative registration methods.
• Evaluation of intraoperative imaging modalities.

Main Results:

• Imaging-guided systems improve accuracy and safety in endoscopic procedures.
• Preoperative registration is essential for precise navigation.
• Real-time intraoperative imaging provides critical feedback to surgeons.

Conclusions:

• Image-guided endoscopic surgery represents a significant advancement in minimally invasive techniques.
• Continued development is expected to further refine surgical outcomes and expand applications.