The 5 mm HOPKINS® II Large Format Telescopes and FULL HD in Thoracic Surgery

With the introduction of video-assisted techniques to modern surgery, the gradual renaissance of thoracoscopy began in the 1980s. Separate-lung and one-lung ventilation combined with video-assisted surgical techniques allow nearly all intrathoracic procedures to be performed via minimally invasive, video-assisted thoracoscopy.

Despite all these advances, postoperative pain, largely caused by camera and instrument trocars, remains a big problem in thoracoscopic procedures. KARL STORZ’s 5 mm HOPKINS® II large format telescopes with their renowned excellent display even in the smallest devices are a key part of the triumph of video thoracoscopic surgery, as they combine in an ideal manner the advantages of thoracoscopic surgery with the necessary reduction in trocar sizes to minimize postoperative pain. They are offered in 0°, 30° and 45° angles of view.

The 5 mm HOPKINS® II large format telescope instruments are complemented by screw-on metal trocars in 4 cm, 6 cm and 8.5 cm lengths, permitting problem-free telescope gliding thanks to their small outside diameter and at the same time preventing much-feared trocar dislocation.

The mentioned excellent imaging with the 5 mm HOPKINS® II large format telescope together with the advantages of High Definition (HD) technology offers the highest standard in image input and display. The up to 6-fold greater input resolution of the cameras achieves greater detail and depth of field, and the 16:9 format enlarges the viewing field during image generation and is proven to enhance ergonomic viewing. The images’ brilliant colors optimize the evaluation of findings. Moreover, the lateral view is broadened by 32% when retracting the endoscope, while maintaining the same magnification as a standard system; in this manner, potential vertical information loss is restored and the lens stays clean.

Progressive scan in the KARL STORZ 1080p HD system ensures an extremely steady image without flickering or noise.

KARL STORZ FULL HD with the highest available image resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels – the new standard in imaging endoscopy.