Low-Cost Endoscope Camera System for Neurosurgical Cadaveric Laboratory Dissections

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Surgical Technology
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Many low-income countries face resource limitations for advanced medical training equipment.
• Access to clinical-grade endoscopy towers is often restricted in laboratory settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a cost-effective endoscope camera system for surgical training.
• To enable practice of endoscopic surgical techniques in cadaver laboratories.

Main Methods:

• A 34MP camera with recording and HD streaming capabilities was utilized.
• An adjustable focal length coupler and LED light source were integrated.
• The system was assembled using online-sourced materials for a total cost of $443.

Main Results:

• The system provided good visualization of anatomical structures.
• Successful practice of endoscopic dissections was achieved in three cadaveric specimens.
• The low-cost system proved effective for laboratory training.

Conclusions:

• A feasible method for creating a low-cost endoscope camera system was demonstrated.
• This system can enhance neuroendoscopy training in resource-limited environments.
• The project addresses the need for accessible surgical simulation tools.