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infrared light so as not to emit heat that can damage tissue. The signal, the company says, can be seen through up to 12 mm of tissue. If your surgeons are still staring at splotchy small screens, you may want to look into upgrading to a new HD system that can offer addi- tional features. While there are cool new advances, like 3D, that are generating buzz in the field, offering a quality HD system is a cheaper way to increase your surgeons' satisfaction and efficiency, and most importantly, add another level of patient safety. 3D: The future of laparoscopy? While HD video is a must when it comes to improved laparoscopic visualization, 3D is a cool advancement that has been taking the field by storm. Full HD systems may be a big improvement for imaging, but surgeons still lack depth and spatial perception. 3D systems have been touted as a way to fix that. A big push behind this technology was the growing popularity of robotic systems that use the 3DHD technology. To keep up, manufac- turers have developed new laparoscopic imaging systems that offer the benefits of 3DHD video without the price tag of a robot. While robot systems deliver binocular views of the 3DHD video into a view- er for the surgeon, individual 3DHD laparoscopic imaging systems allow more surgical staff members to see in 3D by wearing polarized glasses. The newest 3D imaging systems have also worked to improve the ergonomics of laparoscopic surgery. Most of these systems offer all of the bells and whistles tech-savvy surgeons crave, like big, bright moni- tors and articulating scopes with chip-in-the-tip technology. Some sys- tems also are able to switch from 3D to 2D imaging with the push of a button. Sleeker, polarized lenses have also replaced big, bulky glasses that traditionally came with these systems. Compared to HD video for traditional laparoscopic procedures, I've found that using a 3DHD system gives me more clarity. The benefits 1 2 0 O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | M A R C H 2 0 1 5