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ArticleSurgical endoscopy2024

Effects of a force feedback function in a surgical robot on the suturing procedure.

Yoshimi Yamasaki, Masanori Tokunaga, Yoshihiro Sakai, Hiroki Kayasuga, Teruyuki Nishihara, Kotaro Tadano, Kenji Kawashima, Shigeo Haruki, Yusuke Kinugasa

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Yoshimi YamasakiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Masanori TokunagaDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan. tokunaga.srg1@tmd.ac.jp.ORCID 0000-0002-3183-349X
Yoshihiro SakaiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Hiroki KayasugaRiverfield Incorporated, Tokyo, Japan.
Teruyuki NishiharaRiverfield Incorporated, Tokyo, Japan.
Kotaro TadanoRiverfield Incorporated, Tokyo, Japan.
Kenji KawashimaRiverfield Incorporated, Tokyo, Japan.
Shigeo HarukiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
Yusuke KinugasaDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.

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Riverfield Inc. 21AA100563
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCurrently, widely used robotic surgical systems do not provide force feedback. This study aimed to evaluate the impact and benefits of a force feedback function on the suturing procedure.

methodsTwenty surgeons were recruited and divided into young (Y-group, n = 11) and senior (S-group, n = 9) groups, based on their years of surgical experience. The effect of the force feedback function on suturing quality was evaluated using an objective assessment system (A-LAP mini, Kyoto Kagaku Co., Ltd., Kyoto, Japan). Each participant completed the suturing task on intestinal model sheets with the robotic contact force feedback on and off. The task accomplishment time (s), maximal force (Newton, N) applied to the robotic forceps, and quality of suturing (assessed by A-LAP mini) were recorded as performance parameters.

resultsIn total, the maximal force applied to the robotic forceps was significantly decreased with the robotic force feedback switched on (median [interquartile range]: 2.8 N (2.3-3.2)) as compared with when the feedback was switched off (3.4 N (2.7-4.0), P < 0.001). The contact force feedback function did not affect the objectively assessed suturing score (18 points (17.7-19.0) versus 18 points (17.0-19.0), P = 0.421). The contact force feedback function slightly shortened the task accomplishment time in the Y-group (552.5 s (466.5-832) versus 605.5 s (476.2-689.7), P = 0.851) but not in the S-group (566 s (440.2-703.5) versus 470.5 s (419.7-560.2), P = 0.164).

conclusionsWith the contact force feedback function, the suturing task was completed with a smaller maximal force, while maintaining the quality of suturing. Because the benefits are more apparent in young surgeons, robots with the contact force feedback function will facilitate the educational process in novice surgeons.

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RoboticsRobotic Surgical ProceduresSurgeonsClinical CompetenceFeedbackHumansNeurosurgical ProceduresSurgical InstrumentsSuture TechniquesForce feedbackRobot-assisted surgerySense of forceSuturing

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