TFT LCD monitor for endoscopic surgery

[Aim] Endoscopic surgery requires good contrast, color balance and high-res olution monitor. Moreover, the arrangement of the monitor is very important for hands-eyes coordination of surgeons. Some surgeons use swivels with sw ing arm for the arrangement of the monitor. The arm system was useful, howe ver, current monitor systems occupy large space around the patient's head. We introduce our experience and its usefulness to set a space saving high-r esolution TFT LCD (Thin film transistor Liquid crystal display) monitor for endoscopic surgery. [Method] We used 15 inches TFT LCD monitor (LC-150F1: SHARP, JAPAN) for endoscopic surgery placing above the head of the patient in the 38 cases of laparoscopic surgery. The monitor was covered with a ste rilized hard clear plastic sheet. [Results] The slim shape (6.25cm) and the light weight (2.9kg) of this LCD monitor make the arrangement flexible. Th is monitor helps to make surgeon's good hands-e:yes coordination and to mak e anesthesiologist's working space around the patient's head. This monitor made our procedure easier and smoother than before. We recommend to use thi s monitor for better hands-eyes coordination in endoscopic procedure with m aking working space for anesthesiologist. [Conclusion] TFT LCD monitor was useful for surgeons and anesthesiologists in endoscopic surgery. We believe these panel monitor will be a standard for current endoscopic procedures.