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Will 3D Follow HD
As the Standard of Care?
Clearer images might make
surgery better and safer.
Chris Schabowsky, PhD, BME
Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
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SEEING IS BELIEVING It's fair to say that high definition has become
the standard of care in today's OR.
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Upgrading the imaging technology in your ORs isn't just about wowing docs with near lifelike views of surgery splashed across flat-screen monitors. Giving surgeons crisp, clear displays of the abdominal cavity might in fact help them identify delicate anatomy and surrounding tissue, and perform faster, safer and more effective surgeries. For now, high def is as good as it gets and most surgeons can't imagine doing laparoscopic procedures without it, but is 3D poised to be the next big thing?