An Endoscopic Transcanal Transpromontorial Approach for Vestibular Schwannomas using a Computer-Based Three-Dimensional Imaging SystemChin-Kuo Chen 1, Li-Chun Hsieh 2,3, Yu-Jen Lu 4, Chu-Po Lin 5
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Enhancement Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 2Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Mackay Memorial Hospital, 3Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Mackay Medical College, 4Department of Neurosurgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University, 5Department of Medical Education, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University
Here, we present a transcanal transpromontorial approach for vestibular schwannomas using a computer-based three-dimensional (3D) imaging system combined with a two-dimensional (2D) endoscope. This system provided stereoscopic vision, better depth perception and reduced visual fatigue. This 3D imaging system enabled the application of 3D vision technology in endoscopic lateral skull base surgery.
