Proof of concept for a wrist mechanism for articulated forceps for use in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery

Abstract Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgery that accelerates postoperative recovery, but it can only be performed by surgeons with advanced surgical skills. One of the main difficulties in laparoscopic surgery is the restriction of free motion of the forceps because of the limited...

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Main Author: Makoto Jinno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-03-01
Series:ROBOMECH Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40648-018-0102-1