2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-706. The History of the Operating Microscope in Neurosurgery: Spectacles to Virtual Reality

706. The History of the Operating Microscope in Neurosurgery: Spectacles to Virtual Reality

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In this video, Dr. Scranton discusses the history of the operating microscope in neurosurgery, starting from a 3,000-year-old lens found in Iraq, to the invention of spectacles and the creation of the first microscope by Zacharias Janssen. Dr. Scranton explains the challenges faced by early microscope users, such as spherical and chromatic aberration, and how these were overcome with advancements in optical theory and lens design. He also highlights the pioneers of microsurgery, including Giuseppe Campani and Theodore Kersey, who played a significant role in popularizing the use of the microscope in medical procedures. The video concludes by discussing recent advancements in microscopy technology.

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Robert Asa Scranton, MD

Keywords

operating microscope

neurosurgery

history

microscopy technology

advancements