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Review
. 2022 Apr;16(2):241-246.
doi: 10.1007/s11701-021-01240-5. Epub 2021 Apr 22.

Robotic colorectal surgery and ergonomics

Shing Wai Wong  1   2 , Zhen Hao Ang  3 , Phillip F Yang  3 , Philip Crowe  3   4
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Review

Robotic colorectal surgery and ergonomics

Shing Wai Wong et al. J Robot Surg. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Improved ergonomics for the operating surgeon may be an advantage of robotic colorectal surgery. Perceived robotic ergonomic advantages in visualisation include better exposure, three-dimensional vision, surgeon camera control, and line of sight screen location. Postural advantages include seated position and freedom from the constraints of the sterile operating field. Manipulation benefits include articulated instruments with seven degrees of freedom movement, elimination of fulcrum effect, tremor filtration, and scaling of movement. Potential ergonomic detriments of robotic surgery include lack of haptic feedback, visual, and mental strain from increased operating time and interruptions to workflow from crowding.

Keywords: Colorectal surgery; Ergonomics; Manipulation; Posture; Robotic; Visualization.

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