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ZEISS PENTERO 800 S

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  • Visual Certainty
  • Seamless Performance
  • Integrated Connectivity

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Elevate your spinal procedures

to yet another level

ZEISS PENTERO 800 S opens up the next chapter in this success story. With your constantly evolving challenges in mind, we reimagined the iconic PENTERO® platform for today’s digital age – to support you in elevating your spinal procedures to yet another level.

Work in deep anatomical channels with more confidence. Involve your entire OR team in the flow of surgery. Spend less time on routinely performed tasks. The Advanced Visualization System offers a multitude of options to assist you during spinal surgery for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Visual Certainty

Visual Certainty

with extended optical capabilities

During spine surgery, you have to be certain that you are making the right decisions at the right time. Therefore, efficient access to detailed visual information on the anatomy is key to perform procedures less invasively and achieve the best outcome for your patients.

ZEISS PENTERO 800 S provides you with Visual Certainty at each step of the surgical procedure. It combines a fully integrated 4K 3D camera system with excellent ZEISS optics. And it further extends your surgical view with enhanced depth of field and around-the-corner perspectives - both functions, which are especially designed for spine surgeries. For a consistently clear view on the detailed anatomy.

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  • Surgical team working exoscopically while wearing 3D glasses from ZEISS

    Surgical team working exoscopically while wearing 3D glasses from ZEISS

    Digital Hybrid Visualization

    Switch between exoscopic and optical mode

    ZEISS PENTERO 800 S enables you to leverage all the benefits of an exoscope with 4K 3D resolution while still having access to the proven optics of an operating microscope at any time. With our unique hybrid approach, you can easily switch between digital and optical visualization on demand during the procedure.

    This opens up completely new ways to perform spinal procedures more efficiently. In spinal fusion surgery for instance, you can start the procedure in ocular mode but switch to monitor-based exoscopic mode when inserting an implant or cage. With the microscope head moved upwards or angled to the side, you have more space in the surgical field to work with long instruments.

  • How does Digital Hybrid Visualization work?

    The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S is available with an integrated 4K 3D camera, which captures a video stream that is displayed live on the device monitor and can be additionally shown on an external 4K 3D monitor. When switching from ocular view to monitor view, the microscope head can be moved upwards or angled to the side, utilizing the full working distance. Switch to monitor mode on the device interface to quickly optimize the optical settings for exoscopic work.

    In spine surgery, you and your assistant are often located on opposite sides of the patient. With ZEISS PENTERO 800 S, you can now mirror the video stream on a second 4K 3D monitor to match your orientation with respect to the patient position. It is also possible to use both modes, ocular and digital mode, at the same time.

  • Depth+

    for enhanced depth of field

    Spend less time on repeatedly adjusting focus and zoom when performing spinal surgery in deep anatomical structures and corridors under moderate to high magnification. For example, during a minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF), instant visual information on different anatomical layers is key to an efficient and safe procedure.

    With the new Depth+ mode, you can further increase depth of field for a higher resolution in the outer area of your current focal point. Enabling you to see everything in your field of view sharply with just a click – whenever you need it.

  • Comparison of Standard mode and Depth+ mode
    Comparison of Standard mode and Depth+ mode
    Comparison of Standard mode and Depth+ mode

    Depth+ case example

    Anterior cervical decompression surgery

    Compare the images of Standard mode and the Depth+ mode of the decompression surgery (anterior cervical spine surgery C3 - C4) and experience the difference in the depth of field. Thanks to the new Depth+ mode, the focus is on both the disc space and the anterior wall.

  • ZEISS QEVO

    The Micro-Inspection Tool

    When working with a surgical microscope in minimally invasive procedures, your view is limited to a straight line of sight – missing critical information behind tissue or corners.

    With the unique Micro-Inspection Tool QEVO® from ZEISS, you can eliminate these blind spots in the microsurgical view and effectively look around corners. Whenever needed, plug it in to your ZEISS PENTERO 800 S to get an immediate endoscopic view on the anatomy without increasing the surgical footprint.

    Providing efficient access to additional visual information – for greater certainty during your procedures.

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    ZEISS QEVO in a spinal cyst resection surgery

    ZEISS QEVO case example

    Spinal cyst resection surgery

    Watch the video from the perspective of the Micro-Inspection Tool – ZEISS QEVO and follow the surgeon's check after the resection of a cyst for adhesions up to the anterior spinal artery.

    To receive more information on 13 spinal cases in which the QEVO proved especially useful, just fill out a download form and receive the full report - including clinical videos.

  • Spinal applications where ZEISS QEVO can assist you during surgery:

    • During intradural spinal tumor cases, you can look around the spinal cord for additional inspection of areas that are not visualized by the operating microscope’s direct line of sight.
    • During a thoracolumbar corpectomy, you can inspect the outcome of removing parts of the intervertebral discs or bone.
    • In spinal fusion surgery, you can use ZEISS QEVO to inspect the cage, the spinal dura, and the nerve root by visualizing hidden areas behind the cage.
    • In cases with minimal access, such as extreme lumbar interbody fusion (XLIF) or anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), you can use ZEISS QEVO to look around the corner.
ZEISS PENTERO 800 S Seamless Performance

Seamless Performance

with reinvented interactions

For an outstanding performance, every move must be spot on – every day, case after case. Therefore, an intuitive handling and repositioning of the operating microscope is key to maintain constant focus on the patient and application at hand.

For the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S, we have optimized every device interaction alongside your clinical workflows and attuned it to your intuition. Combining the new user interface with the characteristic weightless movability of the PENTERO system, it becomes your trusted partner for real efficiency and seamless collaboration in the OR in no time.

Get in the flow – ZEISS PENTERO 800 S

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Weightless movability with our proven contraves stand system

Effortless handling

to spend less time on each case

Especially in minimally invasive spine surgery, the visualization system must be frequently repositioned to get the best view for each step of the procedure. ZEISS PENTERO 800 S supports you in the process and seamlessly adapts to your movements. With our proven contraves stand system, moving the device feels completely weightless, so you can maneuver it with less effort. Enabling a fast and precise repositioning in all directions.

At the same time, ZEISS PENTERO 800 S provides excellent stability for a steady view on delicate anatomy even under high magnification levels.

Clinical staff changing handgrip settings on user interface

Well organized and easy-to-use interface

Intuitive user interface

An optimized usability makes all the difference for your OR team to efficiently operate the visualization system and work with higher autonomy.

ZEISS PENTERO 800 S comes with a modern and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI) on a high-definition touch screen. Thereby, you and your team can quickly change settings such as light intensity or handgrip configuration with just the click of a button. Accelerating the process to onboard new users and saving time spent on routine tasks during each case.

The extra in efficiency

ZEISS PENTERO 800 S offers a comprehensive set of extra functions and accessories to provide you with the best possible support throughout the clinical workflow – from OR preparation to performing surgery to case documentation.
  • SMARTDRAPE and AutoDrape

    SMARTDRAPE and AutoDrape

    Simply activate AutoDrape® to automatically evacuate the air from the sterile drape within seconds.

  • AutoBalance image

    AutoBalance

    Automatically balance the surgical microscope to enable a fast setup and optimum mobility, even when draped.

  • Mouth switch image

    Mouth switch

    Whether by touchscreen, handgrips, or mouth switch, the intuitive operation is designed for maximum ease of use.

  • Wireless foot control panel

    Wireless foot control panel

    Conveniently control up to 14 different surgical microscope functions with the wireless foot control panel.

  • Dynamic foldable tube

    Dynamic foldable tube

    Highly flexible and height adjustable, the Foldable Tube f170/f260 provides both surgeons and assistants with enhanced ergonomics and viewing comfort.

  • ZoomMemory

    ZoomMemory

    Switch back and forth between the current zoom level and additional zoom with just the click of a button.

ZEISS PENTERO 800 S Integrated Connectivity

Integrated Connectivity

with leading digital solutions

Surgical information management today involves processing large amounts of data, from patient information to device settings to clinical recordings. Especially in your day-to-day routine with the operating microscope, being able to easily transfer and use the data instantly across systems is essential for smooth and efficient processes.

ZEISS PENTERO 800 S enables you to access leading digital solutions from ZEISS to simplify data management and facilitate peer collaboration and education. Integrate apps such as ZEISS Surgical Cloud and ZEISS Livestream in your daily routine to effectively store, share, and stream your clinical cases directly from the device. All while connecting seamlessly into your existing workflows and infrastructure.

Get connected – ZEISS PENTERO 800 S

  • Simplified patient data management

    Simplified patient data management

    Efficient data management has never been easier. With the ZEISS Surgical Cloud, you can directly and securely store images and videos captured throughout surgery in a central digital location. Neatly organized on the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S interface, you can browse the recordings for each patient and automatically synchronize them with the cloud.

    Via the intuitive web application, you can easily access and share your data at anytime from anywhere. Not only simplifying patient and peer communication, but also paving the way for efficient documentation processes.

  • Broadcast your expertise

    Teach the next generation of surgeons and stand out at scientific congresses. With the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S, there are several ways to extend your reach in education and research.

    • ZEISS Livestream enables you to effectively stream your surgical procedure to anyone around the world in real time. Simply schedule the live surgery of an interesting case and send out invitation links to your remote participants.
    • Leverage the exoscopic capabilities to share your surgical procedures with a wider audience. No matter if you are in an operating room or classroom, let larger groups of students and residents follow your every step on an external monitor – now in 4K 3D to share the same high-resolution, three-dimensional view that you have during surgery.
    • Record case videos in 4K (Ultra HD) quality to capture and share detailed procedures in even higher resolution.

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    Contemporary connections

    To unleash the full potential of efficient workflows, your visualization system must natively connect with your existing hospital infrastructure and devices.

    The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S comes with state-of-the-art software and offers integrated interfaces to all common hospital systems. For instance, choose your preferred method for documentation and transfer patient files either via DICOM, shared folder networks, or fast USB. In addition, you can now take advantage of improved device uptime and availability through ZEISS Smart Services. The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S can be remotely connected to our team of experienced service technicians for faster responses to your urgent inquiries.

    Building a network of connected devices, operating rooms, and hospitals – centered around you.

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First impressions of the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S

  • Watch leading experts sharing their experiences about Visual Certainty

    Digital hybrid visualization, Depth+, ZEISS QEVO, Resolution Enhancer

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FAQs

  • The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S is an Advanced Visualization System and surgical microscope designed for demanding microsurgery, including complex spine procedures. For spine surgery, the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S combines premium ZEISS optics, an integrated 4K 3D camera, and workflow-focused features to support minimally invasive and open approaches with high precision and efficiency.

  • The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S delivers “Visual Certainty” by combining excellent optics with a fully integrated 4K 3D camera and visualization modes that enhance resolution, depth of field, and “around-the-corner” views. With ZEISS PENTERO 800 S, spine surgeons can see detailed anatomy clearly throughout the procedure, even in deep corridors and narrow access routes.

  • Digital Hybrid Visualization in ZEISS PENTERO 800 S lets surgeons switch seamlessly between optical viewing through the oculars and digital exoscopic viewing on a 4K 3D monitor. In spine surgery, this hybrid concept allows the ZEISS PENTERO 800 S to support ergonomic positioning, improved team communication, and flexible working angles, while maintaining excellent image quality and depth perception in both modes.

  • The Depth+ mode of ZEISS PENTERO 800 S extends the depth of field at moderate to high magnification, so multiple anatomical layers remain sharply visible at once. In minimally invasive spine procedures such as TLIF or anterior cervical decompression, ZEISS PENTERO 800 S with Depth+ reduces constant refocusing, supports safer navigation in deep, narrow corridors, and helps surgeons work more efficiently.

  • ZEISS QEVO is a Micro-Inspection Tool that plugs directly into ZEISS PENTERO 800 S to provide an additional endoscopic “around-the-corner” view. In spine surgery, ZEISS PENTERO 800 S together with ZEISS QEVO allows surgeons to inspect hidden areas behind the spinal cord, cages, bone, or in minimal access approaches (e.g., XLIF, ALIF), improving certainty during intradural tumor cases, corpectomies, and spinal fusion procedures.

  • ZEISS PENTERO 800 S supports high-precision work on delicate spinal anatomy by combining advanced ZEISS optics with 4K 3D imaging and enhanced depth of field. This allows surgeons using ZEISS PENTERO 800 S to visualize fine structures, differentiate tissue layers, and maintain a stable, detailed view even at high magnification, which is crucial for minimally invasive and complex spine procedures.

  • ZEISS PENTERO 800 S improves handling through a contraves stand system that offers “weightless” movability and high stability, even at strong magnification. For minimally invasive spine surgery, ZEISS PENTERO 800 S can be repositioned quickly and precisely in all directions, while ergonomic elements like the dynamic foldable tube, mouth switch, and wireless foot control help surgeons maintain comfortable posture and optimal access.

  • ZEISS PENTERO 800 S offers several workflow-enhancing features: ZoomMemory for quick switching between different zoom levels, SMARTDRAPE and AutoDrape for fast draping, and AutoBalance for quick balancing of the microscope. These functions, combined with an intuitive touch-screen GUI, mean ZEISS PENTERO 800 S helps spine surgeons and OR teams reduce setup time, streamline routine adjustments, and focus more on the surgical task.

  • ZEISS PENTERO 800 S supports Integrated Connectivity through interfaces to DICOM, shared folders, and USB, and connects to ZEISS Surgical Cloud for direct, secure storage of images and videos. In a spine surgery setting, ZEISS PENTERO 800 S allows surgeons to document cases efficiently, access recordings via a web app, and use ZEISS Livestream and 4K 3D exoscopic views to teach residents, students, and remote peers in real time.

  • The ZEISS PENTERO 800 S is designed to integrate seamlessly with contemporary hospital IT and OR setups through state-of-the-art software and standardized interfaces. For spine centers, ZEISS PENTERO 800 S can be connected to existing documentation systems, network storage, and ZEISS Smart Services, helping build a connected environment of devices and ORs that supports consistent uptime, efficient workflows, and coordinated interdisciplinary care.

Website summary

  • Advanced surgical microscope and visualization system optimized for spine and minimally invasive procedures
  • Premium ZEISS optics with integrated 4K 3D camera for high-resolution, depth-rich imaging
  • Digital Hybrid Visualization: seamless switch between ocular microscope view and 4K 3D monitor
  • Depth+ mode for extended depth of field in deep, narrow spinal corridors
  • ZEISS QEVO Micro-Inspection Tool for “around-the-corner” endoscopic views in spine surgery
  • Weightless, highly stable stand for fast, precise repositioning during frequent angle changes
  • Intuitive touch-screen GUI and ergonomic controls (mouth switch, wireless foot control, foldable tube)
  • Integrated connectivity: DICOM, shared folders, USB, ZEISS Surgical Cloud, and ZEISS Livestream for documentation and teaching

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