3D visualization system and standard operating microscope for ease of visualization and surgeon comfort during phacoemulsification surgery
Naren Shetty, Aishwarya, Rohitha P Nayak, Luci Kaweri, Ravi Krishna Kanaradi, Anchana A Pisharody- Ophthalmology
Purpose:
To compare the ease of visualization and comfort of the surgeon during phacoemulsification surgery using NGENUITY® 3D (NG) visualization system and standard operating microscope (SOM).
Methods:
In this prospective, randomized, single-blind, single-center study, patients undergoing phacoemulsification surgery by one of the five surgeons were randomly assigned to two groups based on the visualization modality—NG and SOM. Ease of visualization and comfort of the surgeon was assessed using a 27-parameter in-house Surgeon Comfort Score questionnaire.
Results:
A total of 224 phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantations were performed in senile immature cataract (SIMC,
Conclusions:
Similar ease of visualization was experienced by the surgeons using NG- and SOM-system. Neck discomfort postsurgery was numerically lower in the NG-group, although not significant. Additionally, the NG-system permitted the safe performance of phacoemulsification using a lower surgical field illumination.