Impact of 2D and 3D Vision on Performance of Novice Subjects Using da Vinci Robotic System

3D HD versus 2D HD: surgical task efficiency in standardised phantom tasks

“…A look at the various studies on the effect of 3D in minimally invasive surgery [2,3,5,7,17] reveals the inhomogeneity of their results.…”

“…Keywords Laparoscopy Á High definition Á Stereoscopy Á 3D monitor Á Standardised phantom tasks Several studies have shown stereoscopic endoscopic video to have more or fewer advantages as compared with monocular endoscopic video [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]. To date, the efficacy of high-definition (HD) resolution in endoscopy has not been definitively proven [8], although it is commonly assumed, and every new available laparoscopy system on the market is equipped with HD technology.…”

Initial trial of a stereoscopic, insertable, remotely controlled camera for minimal access surgery

“…As has been reported previously [12,13], this study suggests that 3D imaging can enable faster laparoscopic procedures when precise, fine movements are needed, such as when tying suture laparoscopically. This study is too small to draw conclusions confirming these benefits.…”

Improved depth perception with three-dimensional auxiliary display and computer generated three-dimensional panoramic overviews in robot-assisted laparoscopy

“…Various reports in the existing literature have already shown that stereoscopic vision decreases surgery time and increases accuracy for the surgeon behind the console of the Da Vinci robot. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] However, to the best of our knowledge to date, there is little or no published evidence illustrating the impact of using a 3-D auxiliary monitor for the assistant(s) at the operating table during robot-assisted laparoscopy (RAL). For the assistant(s), these facilities are not currently widely available, although it seems some 3-D auxiliary monitor systems are beginning to emerge on the market.…”