Abstract:Introduction
The objective of this study is to perform an initial evaluation of a system for assessment and visual feedback of the surgeon's posture during laparoscopic practice.
Methods
In order to monitor the surgeon's posture, we used the XSens motion tracking system. The neck, shoulder, elbow, and wrist joints were analyzed during laparoscopic practice. A visual feedback method was designed using Unity3D which indicates i… Show more
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