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15287603

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-8-3
pubmed:abstractText
Laparoscopic suturing requires more complex techniques than conventional open surgery, because of the limited degrees of freedom of endoscopic devices. The prototype multi degrees of freedom forceps was developed with a concept of a flexibility that frees us from the restriction on suturing during endoscopic surgery. It was designed for a needle holder. We calculated the movement of the forceps' distal joint at the time of horizontal suturing. The learning curve was also investigated for ten surgeons. The device was clinically applied in several surgeries. We could perform suturing freely using this prototype forceps at any point and in any directions. The learning curve had its peak within five training sessions, and may be mastered during about ten training sessions. All clinical applications were successfully achieved. With the increased degree of freedom for forceps, the operability for endoscopic surgery was improved.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
1530-4515
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
14
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
66-72
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
Preliminary report of multi degrees of freedom forceps for endoscopic surgery.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan. usui540@med.showa-u.ac.jp
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study