3D Exoscope System in Neurosurgery—Comparison of a Standard Operating Microscope With a New 3D Exoscope in the Cadaver Lab

The operating microscope is the gold standard visualization tool in neurosurgery because of its illumination, stereoscopy, and magnification. Nevertheless, it causes ergonomic problems. The prototype of a 3D exoscope showed comparable features in visual field, stereoscopic impression, and magnification, with a clear benefit concerning the ergonomic possibilities.