Operating microscope in eye surgery
- Cataract surgery and corneal transplantation routinely use a surgical microscope.
- An Optical coherence tomograph (OCT) can be added to aid the surgeon during retinal surgery.
- The operating microscope improves visualization of the anatomy, leading to better outcomes.
- Eye surgery benefits from well-focused illumination and magnification.
- The use of an operating microscope is considered a standard of care in ophthalmic procedures.
Operating microscope in dentistry
- Endodontic retreatment commonly utilizes an operating microscope.
- The magnification provided by the microscope improves visualization of dental anatomy.
- Better visualization leads to improved outcomes for the patient.
- The use of operating microscopes in dentistry is suggested as a standard of care.
- Further research is needed to confirm the benefits of using operating microscopes in endodontic therapy.
Operating microscope in other procedures
- Surgical microscopes are used in anastomosis procedures in vascular surgery.
- Tympanostomy tube insertion, especially in paediatric cases, often requires a surgical microscope.
- The microscope aids in precise and accurate surgical techniques.
- Improved visualization enhances the success rate of these procedures.
- Operating microscopes are valuable tools in various surgical interventions.
Related instruments and techniques
- Stereo microscope is related to the operating microscope.
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a useful addition to the surgical microscope.
- Confocal microscope is another related instrument used in medical procedures.
- These instruments enhance visualization and precision in surgical settings.
- The combination of different microscopes and imaging techniques improves surgical outcomes.
References
- Cordero, Ismael. 'Understanding and caring for an operating microscope.' Community Eye Health, 2014.
- American Association of Endodontists. 'Use of Microscopes and Other Magnification Devices.' 2020.
- Cohen S, Hargreaves KM. 'Pathways of the Pulp.' 9th Edition. Mosby, 2006.
- Kim S. 'Modern endodontic practice: instruments and techniques.' Dental Clinics of North America, 2004.
- Del Fabbro, Massimo et al. 'Magnification devices for endodontic therapy.' Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2015.
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An operating microscope or surgical microscope is an optical microscope specifically designed to be used in a surgical setting, typically to perform microsurgery.
Design features of an operating microscope are: magnification typically in the range from 4x-40x, components that are easy to sterilize or disinfect in order to ensure cross-infection control.
There is often a prism that allows splitting of the light beam in order that assistants may also visualize the procedure or to allow photography or video to be taken of the operating field.
Typically an operating microscope might cost several thousand dollars for a basic model, more advanced models may be much more expensive. Additionally specialised microsurgical instruments may be required to make full use of the improved vision the microscope affords. It can take time to master use of an operating microscope.
Fields of medicine that make significant use of the operating microscope include plastic surgery, dentistry (especially endodontics), ENT surgery, ophthalmic surgery, and neurosurgery.
