definition. "The clarity and resolution of the pictures is about 5 times
greater than it was before," says Dr. Kelly.
We stress true 4K because pairing a 1080p camera with a 4K monitor
will not produce 4K images. At Mankato Surgery Center, the 4-year-old
scopes are still working well, but they're not 4K — even though the
box light cord and monitors are 4K. "So it's not truly 4K because of our
scope and camera differences," says Ms. Harrison. "All the components
influence the image our doctors see on the screen."
7. Arthroscopic electrocautery.
Surgeons can better ablate
or cauterize tissue intraoperatively and reduce bleeding that can
impair their view. The latest innovations are also safer, because they
can operate more efficiently at lower power settings, and are more
ergonomic for easier use through small cannulas.
8. Clear access cannula.
Don't overlook the cannula as an
object that can obstruct surgeons' vision. Transparent cannula bodies
let surgeons clearly visualize sutures and surgical knots.
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