Manual vs Robotically Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery in the Performance of Basic Manipulation and Suturing Tasks

Abstract

LAPAROSCOPIC surgery requires a large number of small and precise movements to manipulate and suture tissue in a confined space.^1,2 This precision needs to be maintained through an operation, despite the normal tremor of the human hand and the fatigue that accompanies difficult and prolonged surgeries. In addition, magnifying the surgical field also magnifies the effects of tremors, requiring even more dexterity and further prolonging the surgery, which in turn increases fatigue.