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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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Autores principales: Kono, Emiko, Tada, Mitsunori, Kouchi, Makiko, Endo, Yui, Tomizawa, Yasuko, Matsuo, Tomoko, Nomura, Sachiyo
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer Japan 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4019821/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23893125
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00595-013-0666-6