Olympus
Visera 4K Ultra
High-Definition Imaging System
A 4K imaging system like the one
Olympus introduced provides mini-
mally invasive surgery with impres-
sively detailed and immersive visuali-
zation of the patient's anatomy. It
could even be argued that 4K ultra-
high definition brings more advan-
tages to the table than 3D imaging
does. At present, 3D cameras are only
available on 10 mm laparoscopes,
while Olympus's 4K platform offers 10
mm and 5 mm scopes, and the smaller
diameter lets you minimize the size of
the incision.
With 4 times the resolution of HD as well as additional light and
intensified color, the Visera 4K system delivers eye-popping
results to the 55-inch display. Looked at up close, the image isn't
grainy at all, not even when you zoom in. The only question is:
Where will you put the big screen in your OR? It's marvelous for
teaching, but too much information above the patient can be over-
whelming, impairing communication and ergonomics.
Olympus reps pointed out that Visera's 4K camera-to-monitor
imaging chain was developed in collaboration with Sony, with the
scope maker contributing its optical expertise and the electronics
company handling the digital imaging technology. I'm wondering
if the future of this joint venture could add deflectable-tip and 3D
scopes to the platform. Pricing was not available at the show.
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