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A.M. Kooijmans

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Surgical instrument counting

Current practice and staff perspectives on technological support

Background: Surgical instrument counting is a manual, attention-intensive task of the operating room (OR) nurse. Many labour-saving technologies have been proposed, but implementation remains challenging. Knowledge of current counting methods and staff preferences could guide ...

Background: As global use of surgical robotic systems is steadily increasing, surgical simulation can be an excellent way for robotic surgeons to acquire and retain their skills in a safe environment. To address the need for training in less wealthy parts of the world, an affo ...