Real ‐time simulation of soft tissue deformation and electrocautery procedures in laparoscopic rectal cancer radical surgery

ConclusionsThis prototype simulator has been tested and verified by colorectal surgeons through a pilot study. They believed both the visual and the haptic performance of the simulation are realistic and helpful to enhance laparoscopic skills.

Source: The International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery - May 3, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: Yuan Sui, Jun J. Pan, Hong Qin, Hao Liu, Yun Lu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research