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Recent technological advances have led to sophisticated high‐resolution systems and light polarizing glasses that are lighter and more comfortable. A dual‐optical scope is connected to a two‐chip imaging system that transmits two pictures to a stereoscopic screen. When the surgeon wears polarized 3D glasses, the two images are merged by the brain into one single image that gives the perception of depth.

Stereoscopic vision improves accuracy in laparoscopic skills for novices. Several studies demonstrated a marked reduction in the number of repetitions and errors.

Few 3D systems are used yet in veterinary practice, but in the near future as popularity increases and prices are reduced, availability will increase, likely resulting in improved performance of laparoscopic surgical procedures. Nevertheless, when choosing between 3D and ECE (enhanced contact endoscopy) or NIR/ICG, the latter two currently stand as a more rational, cost‐effective options for small animal endoscopy and MIS [39–43].