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imaging capabilities. Doubling the size of a 4K monitor will not impact picture resolution, "I can look at a 4K monitor that is four times the size of a standard definition monitor from farther away, beyond my eye's ability to detect individual pixels, and still see great detail in the image," says Dr. Schlachta. Looking ahead Surgical imaging continues to advance with 8K video resolution beginning to enter the consumer market, but your ultra-high-def screens won't need to be replaced anytime soon, according to Mr. Mignault. He believes the more immediate trend in surgery will involve ensur- ing 4K video technology interrelates with a wide range of device manufacturers. "The goal is to make 4K better," says Mr. Mignault. "I don't believe 8K will be a significant trend for quite some time." It's fair to wonder how much more the stunning current views of surgery can improve. The clinical benefits of 4K have yet to be proven in clinical trials, but surgeons who operate using the imaging technol- ogy trust what their eyes tell them. "I expect surgery performed in 4K is safer and more efficient, which will lead to better outcomes," says Dr. Schlachta. OSM 8 2 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • M A Y 2 0 2 0

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