Learning Curve and Ergonomics Associated with the 3D-monitor-assisted Microsurgery Using a Digital Microscope

Objectives: The use of three-dimensional monitors and digital microscopes for microsurgery is becoming prevalent and has great expectations of providing ergonomic advantages for surgeons. However, it remains unclear if this approach does provide ergonomic benefits, and whether transitional difficulties will be encountered when using it in place of a conventional optical microscope. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to clarify both the subjective and objective ergonomic advantages and the learning curve associated with the use of a digital microscope.