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Exoscope-Assisted Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review From Basic to Complex Pathologies.

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Exoscopes offer enhanced visualization and ergonomics in spine surgery, improving precision and patient outcomes compared to traditional operating microscopes. Despite a learning curve and cost, exoscope technology shows significant promise for neurosurgery advancements.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Technology
  • Spinal Surgery

Background:

  • Traditional neurosurgery faces challenges with visualization and navigation due to complex spinal anatomy.
  • Operating microscopes (OMs) have limitations including restricted field of view and poor ergonomics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the current applications of exoscopes in spine surgery.
  • To compare exoscope technologies and types against traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review following PRISMA guidelines.
  • Searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, Embase, and Scopus databases.
  • Included 42 studies on exoscope-assisted spine surgery.

Main Results:

  • Exoscopes provide superior visualization, magnification, and 3D imaging compared to OMs.
  • Exoscope use in spine surgery demonstrates potential for reduced bleeding, improved hemostasis, and shorter surgical times.
  • Enhanced ergonomics and flexibility of exoscopes can decrease surgeon fatigue and improve precision.

Conclusions:

  • Exoscopes represent a significant advancement in spine surgery, offering improved visual experience and surgical precision.
  • While initial costs and a learning curve exist, exoscopes enhance surgical outcomes and team collaboration.
  • Exoscope technology holds promise for overcoming limitations of traditional operating microscopes in neurosurgery.