Advanced Endoscopy Devices

04/21/2026

From 2D to depth you can feel. At the 10th Annual University of Southern California Advanced Endoscopic Course at Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, hosted by Dr. Sang Lee, we demonstrated a first of its kind 3D masterclass using the AED EndoPro 3D 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.

Read more about the USC 10th Annual Advanced Endoscopic Course:
https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/dr-alejandro-posadas-and-the-127-year-evolution-of-surgical-cinema

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

04/16/2026

🎥 Introducing the future of surgical visualization.

In this first video of our series, we’re breaking down the AED ENDOPRO® 3D, an innovative system that transforms standard 2D endoscopic imaging into immersive, real-time 3D.

A key focus here is how the system uses patented light-detecting algorithms to reconstruct depth from standard 2D imaging, enhancing spatial awareness and giving surgeons greater precision and control during procedures. It also integrates seamlessly with your existing 2D setup, with no need for new scopes or cameras.

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned as Shane dives deeper into how this technology is changing the game in surgical imaging.

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?

03/26/2026

Five billion people still lack access to safe, affordable surgery.

And our solution is million-dollar robots?

At the SAGES 2026 Annual Meeting in Tampa, a different conversation is emerging.

The next surgical revolution is not about more advanced technology. It is about access.

A new white paper in Surgical Endoscopy by Joseph Nderitu, Linda Zhang, Robert Parker, and colleagues highlights the imbalance.

The poorest third of the world receives just 6% of procedures while carrying a disproportionate disease burden. At the same time, robotic systems remain out of reach for most hospitals.

The gap is not technology. It is access.

In low-resource settings, surgeons are not waiting. They are adapting.

Surgeons are repurposing everyday tools and low-cost techniques to deliver minimally invasive care without traditional infrastructure.

These are not compromises. They are smarter systems.

The same applies to equipment and training. Durable reusables, local sterilization, and low-cost simulators are delivering strong outcomes while reducing cost.

The takeaway is simple.

In 2026, the constraint is not what surgery can do. It is who it reaches.

We believe visualization should not depend on geography or budget. If one surgeon has access to advanced imaging, every surgeon should.

This is how surgery scales.

Explore the full breakdown:
👉 https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/why-the-next-surgical-revolution-is-about-access-not-more-expensive-tech

Read the original research:
👉 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-026-12720-w

03/25/2026

What if critical surgical tools are failing and no one can see it?

With the recent U.S. patent recognition of the AED Shaver Leak Tester, a new solution is setting a higher standard for how arthroscopic shavers are evaluated before they reach the operating room.

Developed by Advanced Endoscopy Devices, this innovation addresses a persistent, often overlooked challenge. Repeated use and sterilization cycles can degrade internal seals within shaver handpieces, leading to leaks that are not visible during routine inspection. These hidden failures can impact performance, increase repair costs, and raise concerns around fluid pathway contamination.

With newly patented technology designed to detect these issues early, the AED Shaver Leak Tester introduces a more proactive approach to device validation, helping ensure that critical instruments are functioning as intended when it matters most.

This milestone reflects more than a technological advancement. It represents the work of a team committed to solving real-world challenges in surgical care and advancing safer, more reliable outcomes.

Read more about this milestone and the technology behind it:
https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/aed-shaver-leak-tester-receives-u-s-patent-recognition

03/24/2026

Artificial intelligence is everywhere in surgery this year. Headlines promise smarter robots and predictive algorithms, but the real breakthrough is subtler. In 2026, the hottest discussion in surgical education is not about replacing the surgeon, but understanding how surgeons think.

A recent study in Surgical Endoscopy by Aseel Khanfar, Sanaz Motamedi, Shawn Safford, Jason Moore, Jessica Menold, and Scarlett Miller uses deep learning and eye-tracking to do exactly that. The system does not make decisions for trainees. Instead, it measures attention, anticipation, and motion efficiency, revealing cognitive patterns that were previously invisible.

High performers fixate on target objects, anticipating the next move, while lower performers track their instruments, reacting rather than planning. Machine learning models, like Random Forest, predicted visual attention with over 83 percent accuracy, meaning educators can now identify who will excel and who needs guidance from the very first trials.

Surprisingly, adult versus pediatric simulators did not change the patterns. Early-stage trainees focus on fundamental strategies first, letting nuanced anatomical adjustments come later.

The takeaway is clear. AI is not replacing surgeons. It gives us a window into how they think, enabling early, personalized feedback and accelerating mastery.

Explore the full breakdown on our blog:
👉 https://www.endoscopysuperstore.com/blogs/surgery-gets-smarter-blog/measuring-the-surgical-mind-where-ai-actually-adds-value

Dive into the original research:
👉 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00464-025-12369-x