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An '''operating microscope''' is an [[optical]] [[microscope]] specifically designed to be used in a [[surgical]] setting, typically to perform [[microsurgery]].

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There is often a [[Prism (optics)|prism]] that allows splitting of the light beam in order that assistants may also visualize the procedure or to allow [[photography]] or [[video]] to be taken of the [[operating field]].

An example of a procedure which commonly uses an operating microscope would be [[endodontic retreatment]], where the magnification provided by the operating microscope improves visualisation of the [[anatomy]] present leading to better outcomes for the patient. It has been suggested that the well-focused illumination and magnification should be part of a standard of care in endodontic therapy. <ref>Cohen S, Hargreaves KM. Pathways of the Pulp. 9th Edition. St Louis, MO: Mosby, 2006.</ref><ref>Kim S. Modern endodontic practice: instruments and techniques. Dental Clinics of North America 2004;48(1): 1–9.</ref>. However , a Cochrane review found insufficient evidence to determine if the use of magnification devices has more advantage or positively affecting the outcome of the dental procedure.<ref>http://cochranelibrary-wiley.com/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD005969.pub3/pdf</ref>

Another example might be an [[anastomosis]] procedure carried out to join [[blood vessels]] in [[vascular surgery]].