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Comprehensive Spatial Profiling of Species-agnostic Transcriptomes via Stereo-seq
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Quantification of Strain in a Porcine Model of Skin Expansion Using Multi-View Stereo and Isogeometric Kinematics
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This protocol uses multi-view stereo to generate three-dimensional (3D) models out of uncalibrated sequences of photographs, making it affordable and adjustable to a surgical setting. Strain maps between the 3D models are quantified with spline-based isogeometric kinematics, which facilitate representation of smooth surfaces over coarse meshes sharing the same parameterization.
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Considerations for Rodent Surgery
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2016
Source: Kay Stewart, RVT, RLATG, CMAR; Valerie A. Schroeder, RVT, RLATG. University of Notre Dame, IN The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals1 dictates that rodent survival surgery be performed aseptically. Aseptic technique utilizes specific practices that minimize the contamination of the surgical site, including patient preparation, surgeon preparation, sterilization of instruments and other supplies, and the use of a clean and controlled environment. Presurgical planning,...
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A stereomicroscope directs separate optical paths to the surgeon’s two eyepieces, allowing each eye to receive a slightly different view. The brain can use these views to perceive depth rather than relying only on a flat image. This three-dimensional visualization helps the surgeon judge the position of small structures and coordinate precise instrument movements during delicate work.
These adjustable features support different visual and handling requirements during an operation. Magnification enlarges small anatomical structures, illumination helps make them visible, and working distance provides space between the optics and the operative area for instrument control. Adjusting them together can support accurate visualization while allowing the surgeon to manipulate tissues without unnecessarily disrupting nearby structures.
The magnified, three-dimensional view can make small or delicate tissues easier to distinguish from surrounding anatomy. Better visual separation supports more selective manipulation, because the surgeon can identify structures before applying instruments or performing dissection. In medical microsurgery, this capability may help limit unnecessary tissue disruption while preserving the precision needed for technically demanding interventions.
The surgeon establishes a useful view by selecting an appropriate magnification, adjusting illumination, and setting the working distance for the operative task. These controls create the visual and physical conditions needed for instrument use. Once the field is configured, the magnified three-dimensional image supports controlled manipulation, tissue repair, or dissection of small anatomical structures.
This approach is particularly relevant when an intervention requires fine motor precision and close visual control. Medical examples supported by the topic include microsurgery, tissue repair, and dissection involving small or delicate structures. The stereomicroscope can help surgeons work within these demanding settings by improving their ability to see and manipulate anatomy accurately.
The main practical goals are more accurate visualization, controlled instrument movement, and reduced unnecessary disruption of surrounding tissue. In tissue repair or dissection, the three-dimensional view can help the surgeon distinguish relevant structures and perform technically demanding steps with greater precision. The approach therefore supports careful intervention rather than broad or poorly targeted manipulation.