Endoscopy Superstore

05/05/2026

Within the University of Utah Anatomy Lab, the 14th Annual Head and Neck Dissection Course brought together residents and faculty for a three-day cadaver-based surgical training experience spanning rhinology, head and neck oncology, and facial plastic surgery. Through a structured sequence of focused lectures followed by hands-on dissection, participants refined technical ex*****on while strengthening anatomical understanding across multiple subspecialties.

A key feature of this year’s course was the integration of the AED ENDOPRO® 3D Visualization System during endoscopic skull base and sinonasal dissection. The enhanced depth perception supported improved spatial orientation in confined operative fields, reinforcing instrument control and anatomical interpretation during advanced endoscopic procedures. Across oncologic and reconstructive sessions, cadaveric dissection enabled repetition, precision, and exposure to complex surgical workflows in a controlled training environment.

This multidisciplinary format reflects the continued evolution of surgical education, where anatomy, technique, and technology converge to strengthen operative readiness.

Read more: https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/14-years-of-ent-training-at-the-university-of-utah

04/21/2026

From 2D to depth you can feel. At the 10th Annual USC Advanced Endoscopic Course at Keck School of Medicine of USC, hosted by Dr. Sang Lee, we demonstrated a first of its kind 3D masterclass using EndoPro3D technology, converting standard 2D endoscopic video into a computationally reconstructed 3D experience without specialized cameras or hardware.

Dr. Angela Kuhnen led the inaugural session, revealing previously flattened anatomical detail with unprecedented clarity. By restoring perceived depth, we are redefining surgical visualization and making the invisible visible for global surgical education.

From early motion studies in 1899 to today, we are no longer just viewing surgery. We are entering it.

04/20/2026

The University of California, San Francisco Skull Base & Cerebrovascular Laboratory recently hosted a hands-on training session highlighting the continued evolution of endoscopic skull base surgical education.

Through structured cadaveric dissection and faculty-guided instruction, ENT residents trained within a controlled environment designed to replicate complex skull base operative scenarios. Since its establishment in 2012, the UCSF Skull Base Lab has served as a multidisciplinary training hub where neurosurgery and otolaryngology converge to refine spatial awareness, operative sequencing, and technical precision in anatomically constrained regions.

A key highlight of the session was the integration of the AED ENDOPRO® 3D Visualization System during endoscopic skull base dissection. Within the confined endonasal corridor, where critical neurovascular structures are separated by millimeters, depth perception is essential.

The AED ENDOPRO® 3D system provided depth-enhanced visualization that supported more intuitive instrument control and improved interpretation of tissue planes during fine dissection. This shift from traditional 2D to immersive 3D visualization reinforces spatial orientation in high-complexity surgical training.

Across the session, advanced visualization was integrated within established surgical principles, enhancing anatomical understanding while preserving the emphasis on repetition, mentorship, and technical discipline.

We are proud to support UCSF in advancing surgical education through technologies that strengthen both training and patient care. Together, we continue to demonstrate how enhanced visualization is shaping the future of skull base surgery.

Read the full analysis on our blog: https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/ucsf-skull-base-lab-a-microcosm-of-evolving-surgical-training

04/14/2026

Last month, the Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) set a new benchmark for neurosurgical education during the 2026 Pacific Rim Master Class in Endoscopic Endonasal & Keyhole Surgery.

Led by world-renowned faculty, including Daniel F. Kelly, MD and Dr. Garni Barkhoudarian, this intensive program brought together an international cohort of surgeons to master complex skull base pathology through a multidisciplinary lens. From supraorbital eyebrow craniotomies to endonasal sagittal dissections, the course emphasized that the future of neurosurgery relies on the perfect marriage of technique and technology.

A critical highlight of the hands-on lab was the integration of the Advanced Endoscopy Devices, Inc. EndoPro® 3D Visualization System during high-risk scenario training. In the confined and unforgiving endonasal corridor, particularly during complex tasks like carotid artery injury management, true depth perception is more than just an advantage. It is a necessity.

By utilizing the AED EndoPro® 3D, participants gained an immersive, depth-enhanced view that allowed for more intuitive instrument handling and a clearer appreciation of critical neurovascular relationships. This shift from traditional 2D to "true-to-life" 3D visualization represents a significant leap forward in surgical safety and spatial orientation.

We are honored to support the PNI and the University of Colorado in their mission to train the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. Together, we are proving that smarter visualization is the key to unlocking better patient outcomes in the most demanding surgical environments.

Read our full analysis of the techniques and technology from the Master Class on our blog: https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/pacific-rim-master-class-2026-advancing-skull-base-training-through-multidisciplinary-technique-and-visualization

04/09/2026

In 1869, Harvey Cushing was born at a time when operating on the brain was seen as improbable, even reckless. Yet he approached the unknown with a combination of precision, discipline, and vision that would forever change surgery.

He did more than perform operations. He created a system, meticulously documenting cases, monitoring patients, and refining techniques, that transformed neurosurgery from uncertainty into a reproducible, respected discipline. Cushing showed that complexity was not a barrier, but an invitation to think more precisely.

More than 150 years later, his spirit of rigor and innovation continues to inspire. Today, neurosurgeons around the world build on the principles he established, approaching the brain not with fear, but with method, care, and curiosity. His legacy reminds us that true progress comes from combining courage with careful attention to detail.

Explore Cushing’s journey and his enduring impact on medicine:
https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/dr-harvey-cushing-defining-150-years-of-neurosurgery

What’s one lesson from pioneers like Cushing that shapes how you practice or teach medicine today?

04/08/2026

The Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is redefining the intersection of engineering and surgery, solidifying its role as a global engine for medical breakthrough in 2026.

With the launch of a joint biomedical engineering department with USC Viterbi and the recent induction of four faculty pioneers into the National Academy of Inventors, Keck is translating laboratory discovery into surgical reality. The 2026 honorees represent the pinnacle of this progress: Dr. Heinz Josef Lenz is integrating AI with molecular profiling, Dr. Bodour Salhia, Ph.D is pioneering liquid biopsy technology, Dr. Paula Cannon is engineering immune cells to fight HIV and cancer, and Dr. Alan L. Epstein, M.D., Ph.D. continues a legacy of innovation in monoclonal antibody therapies.

The significance of this ecosystem will be on full display this June as USC hosts the 15th Annual National Academy of Inventors Conference, giving medical innovation the Hollywood star treatment it deserves. From AI-driven cancer care to next generation genomic reprogramming, these researchers are not just witnessing the future of medicine. They are engineering it.

Read the full breakdown of how Keck USC is shaping the next era of surgical and scientific innovation on the Surgery Gets Smarter blog:
👉 https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/keck-usc-a-global-hub-for-surgical-and-scientific-innovation-in-2026

04/07/2026

In 1899, in a sunlit courtyard in Buenos Aires, Dr. Alejandro Posadas moved his operating table outdoors to capture a surgical procedure on film. With only natural light and a primitive camera, he created the first recorded surgery and introduced a new way for medicine to be seen, studied, and shared.

He did more than document a case. He changed how knowledge could travel. That three minute silent film marked the beginning of surgical cinema and a shift toward visual learning that continues to shape medicine today. His work is a reminder that innovation often begins by working around limitations, not waiting for them to disappear.

More than a century later, that same spirit continues to evolve. At USC, we recently demonstrated a new approach to surgical visualization by transforming standard 2D footage into immersive 3D experiences. By restoring depth without requiring new hardware, this technology expands access to high quality surgical education and brings a new level of clarity to complex procedures.

What began in a courtyard in 1899 has grown into a global movement toward better visualization, better teaching, and better outcomes. The ability to see more clearly has always been at the heart of progress in medicine.

Read how Dr. Posadas helped launch 127 years of surgical innovation:
https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/dr-alejandro-posadas-and-the-127-year-evolution-of-surgical-cinema

What’s one advancement that changed how you understand or teach medicine?

In 1899, in a sunlit courtyard at the Hospital de Clínicas in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dr. Alejandro Posadas performed a thoracic surgery under the lens of a 35mm French Elgé camera. This was the birth of medical cinema, a three minute silent film that forever changed how surgical knowledge was sh...

04/01/2026

High-tech surgery is redefining kidney cancer treatment, but only for some. If the "gold standard" isn't accessible to everyone, is it really the standard?

A new study in JU Open Plus (March 2026) by Pablo Puente and a distinguished team from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine reveals a systemic gap in renal cell carcinoma care.

After analyzing 122,920 patients, the data is clear: racial and ethnic disparities in robotic surgery and partial nephrectomy persist, even when insurance and income levels are equal.

For early-stage tumors, non-Hispanic Black patients had 29% lower odds and Hispanic patients 20% lower odds of receiving kidney-sparing surgery compared to White patients.

The divide isn't just clinical; it's institutional.

Advanced robotic platforms are often concentrated in elite academic hubs, while vulnerable populations are treated at community centers that may lack the specialized instrumentation required for complex cases.

The result? A higher risk of postoperative complications and a long-term burden of chronic kidney disease for those already most at risk.

The next revolution in surgery cannot just be about more expensive technology. It must be about democratizing it.

We need to empower community-level cancer programs with the same high-quality, cost-effective tools found in major research centers.

True innovation isn't just what the technology can do. It is who it reaches.

As the urology community prepares for , these disparities deserve a central place in the conversation.

Explore the full breakdown: 👉 https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/high-tech-surgery-unequal-access-fighting-inequity-in-kidney-cancer-treatment

Read the original research: 👉 https://journals.lww.com/juop/fulltext/2026/03000/racial_and_ethnic_disparities_in_the_utilization.4.aspx

03/31/2026

What happens when curiosity meets a $250 budget and a basement lab? You get the first flexible fiberscope, and a whole new way to see medicine.

Dr. Basil Hirschowitz didn’t just invent a tool; he transformed gastroenterology forever. From bending light around corners to building a culture of excellence, his legacy reminds us: innovation often starts with a simple question and a lot of grit.

Read how one surgeon turned a basement experiment into a medical revolution:
https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/dr-basil-hirschowitz-and-the-birth-of-the-fiberscope

What’s your favorite example of curiosity driving innovation in medicine?