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Comparison of the Time Needed to Complete a Staple Firing Sequence between a Manual and Powered Laparoscopic Stapler
Donald R Peterson, PhD, MS, Drew Seils, MS, Tarek Tantawy, MS, Angela S Kueck, MD University of Connecticut Health Center The poor ergonomic design characteristics of the typical manual laparoscopic stapler pose a significant risk for operator errors. For example, the speed at which a user operates the instrument during staple firing may influence tip… Continue Reading
Educational impact of robot assisted surgical training program
S. Khan, S. Raza, K. Ahmed, R. Din, A. Stegemann, M. Bienko, A. Chowriappa, T. Kesavadas, M. Bhandari, K. Guru Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Guy's Hospital, Roswell Park Cance Introduction & ObjectivesRobot assisted surgery has been incorporated into the surgical armamentarium and generated interest among practicing non-robotic surgeons… Continue Reading
Analysis of Surgeon Posture and Stress-Related Force Patterns during Laparoscopic Surgery
Oliver Varban, MD, Thomas Armstrong, PhD University of Michigan Health System INTRODUCTION: Prolonged static exertions during surgery can lead to stressful postures, musculoskeletal pain and fatigue. We used simulation to evaluate biomechanical stresses associated with laparoscopic surgery. METHODS: Static loads imposed by the weight of body segments were estimated for a range of typical laparoscopic… Continue Reading