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ArticleJournal of robotic surgery2025

Effectiveness of haptic feedback during local and remote robotic surgery: single-blind cadaveric study.

Hironobu Takano, Yuma Ebihara, Satoshi Hirano, Toshiaki Shichinohe, Soichi Murakami, Hajime Morohashi, Eiji Oki, Kenichi Hakamada, Akinobu Taketomi, Norihiko Ikeda and 1 more

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11 authors.

Hironobu TakanoCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Yuma EbiharaCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Satoshi HiranoCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan. satto@med.hokudai.ac.jp.
Toshiaki ShichinoheDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
Soichi MurakamiDepartment of Gastroenterological Surgery II, Hokkaido University Faculty of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan.
Hajime MorohashiCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Eiji OkiCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Kenichi HakamadaCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Akinobu TaketomiCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Norihiko IkedaCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.
Masaki MoriCommittee for Promotion of Remote Surgery Implementation, Japan Surgical Society, Tokyo, Japan.

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Abstract

backgroundRobotic surgery has rapidly evolved, with telesurgery emerging as a promising extension. However, the lack of haptic feedback remains a key limitation, potentially compromising surgical safety. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of haptic feedback on surgical performance in both local and remote robotic settings using a cadaver model.

methodsSix gastrointestinal surgeons were assigned to local or remote groups and performed standardized bowel traction tasks using the Saroa™ surgical robot. Haptic feedback was tested at three levels: none (0), moderate (0.5), and full (1.0). Each participant completed the task three times under each condition. Task completion time, grip force, and forceps path length were measured.

resultsGrip force significantly decreased with increasing haptic feedback levels, particularly in the non-dominant (left) hand. No significant differences in task completion time or forceps path length were found across feedback levels or between local and remote settings, except for a longer right-hand path length in the remote group at feedback level 0.5.

conclusionsHaptic feedback reduced grip force in both local and remote robotic surgery, suggesting enhanced surgical safety. However, its effect on efficiency metrics was limited. These findings support the integration of haptic feedback in telesurgical systems, although further validation with complex procedures and more participants is warranted.

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Feedback, SensoryRobotic Surgical ProceduresCadaverFeedbackFemaleHand StrengthHumansMaleSingle-Blind MethodTelemedicineCadaveric studyHaptic feedbackRobotic surgeryTelesurgery

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