Developing a phantom for simulating robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision using 3D printing and medical imaging

Abstract Background Robotic-assisted complete mesocolic excision is an advanced procedure mainly because of the great variability in anatomy. Phantoms can be used for simulation-based training and assessment of competency when learning new surgical procedures. However, no phantoms for robotic comple...

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Main Authors: Peter Hertz, Claus Anders Bertelsen, Kim Houlind, Lars Bundgaard, Lars Konge, Flemming Bjerrum, Morten Bo Søndergaard Svendsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-024-02353-y