Analysis of the Positional Relationship Among the Operator, Camera, and Monitor: Overcoming the Difficulties of Mirror-image Conditions During Laparoscopic Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although methods to overcome difficulties associated with mirror-image conditions have been investigated, the ideal spatial relationship among the operator line of sight, monitor location, and camera location remains unclear. Moreover, the best training method for improving laparoscopic surgical skills under varying operator line of sight, camera, and monitor positions is unknown. We aimed to investigate the role of laparoscopic training under mirror-image conditions in improving surgical efficiency and whether prior surgical experience affects such training.

Methods

This prospective study was conducted at the Department of Surgical Oncology, Tokyo University, Japan. Twenty-five surgeons participated. Novice (n=14), trained (n=7), and expert (n=4) participants per

SUBMITTER: Inagaki Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8500368 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature