A high-definition, low cost endoscope to video record head and neck surgery- our experience. (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schuster-Bruce, James; Spiteri, Marija; Mistry, Rakesh; Ofo, Enyi
• Is Part Of: Journal of visual communication in medicine. Volume 45:Number 1(2022)
• Page Start: 2
• Page End: 5
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: Video -- head and neck surgery -- borescope -- education -- telemedicine; Medical illustration -- Periodicals; 610.208
• DOI: 10.1080/17453054.2021.2008231
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-3054

Abstract

Abstract: Head and neck surgery is a challenging speciality to video-record due to its open, small and sometimes deep operative field. Consequently current commercial technologies yield a high financial cost. This study explores how a low-cost, commercially available endoscope, called a borescope, may be used to overcome these challenges. It was hypothesised that due to its size, versatility and low-cost, it may be an accessible tool to circumnavigate the pitfalls of previously trialled recording devices. We report two cases in which a borescope was used intra-operatively. We found that the borescope can capture images suitable for teaching and training purposes but not when mounted as a headcam. As such the borescope is unable to provide a surgeons point of view.