Lumbar spine surgery with combined 3D and 4K technology

For the first time the combination of 3D and 4K technologies is performed for spine surgery in Spain. With this new technology, Dr. Marqués has performed lumbar fusions, since this three-dimensional endoscopic platform allows the surgeon a more precise vision thanks to augmented reality. On the one hand, the 3D vision offers depth of field and on the other, the 4K screen shows the highest resolution currently usable by the human eye.

3D technology

The extra-body viewing system provides an excellent natural visualization of the surgical site on the monitor.

The layout of this three-dimensional endoscopic platform allows the surgeon to stand upright and work in an ergonomically convenient position.

This exoscope offers a 3D image in a very high resolution and with adjustable magnification, especially designed for microsurgical interventions. Thanks to the 3D technology, a three-dimensional and magnified view of key structures is achieved, allowing their observation in detail.

4K technology

4K systems incorporate media that, compared to the FULL HD standard, allow a display with 4 times higher resolution. This allows:

  1. Greater depth perception.
  2. Better color contrast.

The improved imaging allows small cavities to be homogeneously illuminated and structures to be better differentiated, which translates into increased surgical safety, i.e. the surgeon has a more precise view when approaching the pathology.

Advantages of the three-dimensional endoscopic platform in spine surgery

These new advances in vision during surgery, introduced by Dr. Marqués, are combined with the advantages of minimally invasive surgery, which makes it possible to reduce the time of the intervention, favoring a faster postoperative period and recovery.
The combined advantages of this technology are

  • Smaller incision with reduced trauma to muscle tissues.
  • Reduced infection rate.
  • Less postoperative pain, with reduced consumption of analgesics.
  • Shorter hospital stay. The fact of making barely perceptible incisions reduces the need to remain hospitalized and accelerates recovery.
  • Early postoperative reintegration to daily activity and work.
  • Better aesthetic appearance. The scar does not exceed 1.5 – 2 centimeters.
  • Suitable for all age groups, but especially indicated for elderly patients.