Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Comparing 3D and 2D Views in Biportal Spine Surgery: A Pilot Simulation Study
Lead Sponsor:
Felix Corr
Conditions:
Spinal Diseases
Endoscopy Simulation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) visualization in biportal endoscopic spine surgery using a simulated environment. Surgeons will perform standardized tasks on...
Detailed Description
Spinal endoscopy, particularly the unilateral biportal endoscopic (UBE) technique, is an increasingly adopted minimally invasive approach for treating lumbar spine pathologies. While it offers clinica...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Enrolled in the neurosurgical residency or fellowship program at the Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Switzerland
- Completion of basic neurosurgical training modules, including introductory endoscopic handling
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Willingness and ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion
- Prior substantial experience with three-dimensional (3D) endoscopy (defined as \> 5 independent procedures performed with 3D visualization systems)
- Ocular or neurological conditions impairing stereopsis, fine motor control, or safe endoscope handling
- Inability or unwillingness to complete the simulation protocol
- Declined participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
6 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07171801
Start Date
October 1 2025
End Date
December 1 2025
Last Update
September 16 2025
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