The value of force and torque measurements in transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME)

ConclusionsForces and torque measured at the entrance port, and the tissue interaction force signatures provide detailed insight into instrument handling, instrument loading, and tissue handling during purse-string suturing in a TaTME training setup. This newly developed training setup for single-port laparoscopy that enables objective feedback has the potential to enhance surgical training in TaTME.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research