RESEARCH ARTICLE
Role of OT Table Height on the Task Performance of Minimal Access Surgery
Citation Information :
Role of OT Table Height on the Task Performance of Minimal Access Surgery. World J Lap Surg 2008; 1 (1):49-55.
DOI:
10.5005/jp-journals-10007-1047
Published Online:
01-08-2010
Copyright Statement:
Copyright © 2008; The Author(s).
Abstract
Definitions
Elevation angle: It is an angle between the instrument and the body of the patient.
Manipulation angle: It is an angle between the two working instruments.
Azimuth angle: It is an angle between the one side of instrument and the telescope.
Coaxial alignment: The axis joining the eye of the surgeon, target of dissection and the center of monitor.
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