Ergonomic evaluation of a mechanical anastomotic stapler used by Japanese surgeons

PURPOSE: The satisfaction rating of currently available mechanical staplers for Japanese surgeons with small hands is low. To identify the issue, we examined the relationship of hand dimensions and grip force with the operation force of a mechanical circular stapler. METHODS: Hand dimensions and gri...

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Main Authors: Kono, Emiko, Tada, Mitsunori, Kouchi, Makiko, Endo, Yui, Tomizawa, Yasuko, Matsuo, Tomoko, Nomura, Sachiyo
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Springer Japan 2013
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4019821/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23893125
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00595-013-0666-6
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