V6-03 ENDOCKSCOPE: BRIDGING ENDOSCOPY WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY

You have accessJournal of UrologyNovel Imaging/Prostate Oncology/Robotics1 Apr 2014V6-03 ENDOCKSCOPE: BRIDGING ENDOSCOPY WITH MOBILE TECHNOLOGY Renai Yoon, Philip Bucur, Adam Spjute, Ashleigh Menhadji, Samir Shreim, Victor Huynh, Atreya Dash, Ralph Clayman, Hak Lee, and William Sohn Renai YoonRenai Yoon More articles by this author , Philip BucurPhilip Bucur More articles by this author , Adam SpjuteAdam Spjute More articles by this author , Ashleigh MenhadjiAshleigh Menhadji More articles by this author , Samir ShreimSamir Shreim More articles by this author , Victor HuynhVictor Huynh More articles by this author , Atreya DashAtreya Dash More articles by this author , Ralph ClaymanRalph Clayman More articles by this author , Hak LeeHak Lee More articles by this author , and William SohnWilliam Sohn More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2014.02.1866AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookTwitterLinked InEmail INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Advances in mobile technology, increased accessibility and ubiquity of smartphones have ushered in a new wave of advancements in telemedicine. Herein, we present our experience with the second generation Endockscope (Orange, CA), a novel docking system with an incorporated LED light source that optimizes the coupling of a smartphone (iPhone 4S, Cupertino, CA) with modern fiber-optic endoscopes and also eliminates the need for a standard light system. METHODS The docking system was assembled using a commercially available lens system, a coupling that was machined for an interference fit to the eyepiece and a LED flashlight with a flexible neck to couple to the fiber-optic cone. Cost comparisons were made between the Endockscope and standard HD system (using an average of two company’s listed prices). Additional costs for a secondary monitor for the Endockscope system included the cost of an Apple TVTM and a commercially available high quality monitor. Weights were analyzed comparing the Endockscope with mobile platform and a standard Karl Storz HD system. We also tested the additional wireless capabilities provided by the Apple platform using the Endockscope and iPhone 4S. RESULTS The total cost of the Endockscope and mobile platform system was $1,198. The total cost of the standard HD camera system with light source was $64,378. The total weight was 15.3 lbs for the Endockscope and mobile platform system and 167 lbs for the Storz HD system (Table 1). Furthermore, the iPhone 4S allows the user to utilize FacetimeTM, video and image capture, and directly share intra-operative data via email or SMS to the patient/families/colleagues. CONCLUSIONS The second generation Endockscope is significantly cheaper and lighter than standard endoscopic systems. Its low cost and weight makes it an attractive tool for philanthropic pursuits in third-world countries. Additional functions are available with the Endockscope that are not provided in current endoscopy systems, with no additional cost or equipment. Table 1. Cost and Weight Analysis. Endockscope System Cost Weight (lbs) Karl Storz HD System Cost Weight (lbs) Endockscope $55 0.2 Video Receiver $31,034 10 iPhone 4S $549 0.3 HD Camera $15,589 1 LED Light Source $20 0.2 Xenon Light Source $7,998 20 Apple TV $99 0.6 Light Cable $329 1 Monitor $475 14 Monitor $9,428 35 Tower 100 Total Cost $1198 15.3 Total Cost $64,378 167 © 2014FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 191Issue 4SApril 2014Page: e677-e678 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2014MetricsAuthor Information Renai Yoon More articles by this author Philip Bucur More articles by this author Adam Spjute More articles by this author Ashleigh Menhadji More articles by this author Samir Shreim More articles by this author Victor Huynh More articles by this author Atreya Dash More articles by this author Ralph Clayman More articles by this author Hak Lee More articles by this author William Sohn More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...