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The aim was to evaluate a hand-held surgical robot designed to enhance intuitive control during laparoscopic procedures.

May 8, 2026International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery

Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Hand‐Held Surgical Robot for Enhanced Intuitive Control in Laparoscopy

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KKKang KongTianjin University ZQZidong QiangTianjin University YYYingkan YangTianjin Medical University

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced suture performance in novices using a hand-held surgical robot, suggesting improved intuitive control for laparoscopy.

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The aim was to evaluate a hand-held surgical robot designed to enhance intuitive control during laparoscopic procedures.
Preliminary evaluation through simulated suture tasks with novices (n = 8) and surgeons (n = 3).
Assessment metrics included operation time, precision, muscle activity, and cognitive load.
Comparison made between the hand-held robot and conventional instruments.
Novices using the hand-held robot sutured significantly faster than with conventional instruments (p = 0.036).
Cognitive load was reduced when using the robot compared to traditional tools.
Surgeon's performance was similar between the two instruments, with no significant increase in muscle fatigue.

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Kong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fd7fcdbfa21ec5bbf08670 https://doi.org/10.1002/rcs.70176

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Randomized trial demonstrates enhanced suture performance in novices using a hand-held surgical robot, suggesting improved intuitive control for laparoscopy.

Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Hand‐Held Surgical Robot for Enhanced Intuitive Control in Laparoscopy

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Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Hand‐Held Surgical Robot for Enhanced Intuitive Control in Laparoscopy

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