3 Reasons Why 3D Endoscopy Is the Future

Surgeons around the world are increasingly turning to immersive 3D visualization to enhance precision, accelerate training, and improve outcomes across multiple specialties, including gastroenterology, neurosurgery, and urology. At the center of this trend is the EndoPro® 3D Visualization System, which has been tested and implemented at leading medical institutions in North America. Experts say the technology is redefining surgical standards by offering true depth perception and more accurate interpretation of complex anatomy.

At the USC Keck School of Medicine, residents at the 9th Annual Advanced Endoscopic & Endoluminal Surgery Course used EndoPro® 3D to navigate intricate colorectal and endoluminal procedures. Under the guidance of Dr. Sang W. Lee, a pioneer in minimally invasive colorectal surgery, trainees reported faster understanding and increased confidence by experiencing real-time depth and detail, rather than relying on traditional flat images.

The technology has also been demonstrated in diverse procedures beyond colorectal surgery. During DDW 2025 in San Diego, surgeons applied EndoPro® 3D to advanced gastrointestinal procedures, including endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, peroral endoscopic myotomy, ERCP, colonoscopy, and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty. Participants consistently noted that 3D visualization improved depth perception, focus, and decision-making in high-stakes environments.

In Canada, the McMaster MIS Skull Base Course allowed neurosurgical teams to use EndoPro® 3D in cadaveric dissections, offering enhanced spatial awareness of delicate structures such as the optic nerve and carotid artery. Surgeons reported clearer decision-making and finer control during dissections, illustrating the system’s potential for both training and operative precision.

Further demonstrating cross-specialty applications, the PNI Pacific Rim Master Class in Santa Monica featured neurosurgeons Dr. Ash Khanwalkar, Dr. Prem Subramanian, and Dr. Gabriel Zada using EndoPro® 3D for keyhole and endonasal skull base procedures. The system’s stereoscopic feedback reportedly allowed surgeons to navigate complex regions like the pituitary gland and cavernous sinus with greater precision, reduced fatigue, and improved control.

EndoPro® 3D also made its debut in urology at Hospital Oncológico Dr. Isaac González Martínez in San Juan, Puerto Rico. During a two-day surgical session led by Harvard-trained urologist Dr. Eduardo I. Canto, the system was used for multiple transurethral resections of bladder tumors, hand-assisted laparoscopic nephrectomy, and ureteroscopy. Surgeons reported that 3D visualization provided unparalleled spatial awareness, resulting in faster workflows, pinpoint precision, and improved patient outcomes.

The adoption of 3D endoscopy is no longer limited to training environments. Experts say EndoPro® 3D is actively reshaping how surgery is taught and performed, providing sharper detail, safer dissection, and smarter clinical decision-making across specialties. Medical institutions seeking to enhance surgical precision are increasingly exploring the system to bring immersive visualization into operating rooms worldwide.