EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System has been used for the first time to perform videothoracoscopic surgery. The operation (parietal pleurectomy, a sublobar resection, and a chemical pleurodesis) was performed at Regional Oncologic Hospital in Rionero in Vulture, PZ, Italy, according to Viking Systems, Inc., the manufacturer of this laparoscopic visualization assistance device. 
When we first reported about the system in 2005, it was only used for laparoscopic gynecologic, urologic and general surgical cases. In addition to the videothoracoscopic case, the system was recently used for a minimally invasive pediatric neurosurgical case (a repair of craniosynostosis).
To learn about the system, go to our previous post, or Viking Systems home page.
Press release: First Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgeries Using Viking Systems’ 3Di Vision System Performed at Regional Oncologic Hospital in Rionero in Vulture, PZ, Italy …
Press release: Infant is First to Undergo Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Procedure With Viking Systems’ 3D Surgical Vision System …
(hat tip: MTB Europe)
EndoSite 3Di Digital Vision System Now Used for Thoracic and Neuro Cases
June 15th, 2007 
Medgadget Editors Neurosurgery, Thoracic Surgery