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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