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Table 2: Advantages and disadvantages of the surgical microscope. |
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Advantages of the surgical microscope: |
Disadvantages of the surgical microscope: |
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The magnification and lighting are modifiable manually or by means of a pedal |
Cost |
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The light is automatically directed to the workplace, it can be led or xenon |
Initial handling |
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The focus is independent and is not altered by the movements of the surgeon’s head |
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Binoculars with angle and tilt adjustment |
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Possible camera adaptation for teaching other surgeons |
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Some have two pairs of eyepieces, one for the surgeon and one for the assistant |
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