Background: Simulation has gained notable recognition for its role as an effective training
and assessment modality in the present era of competency-based medical education …

Computer-based simulation for medical procedures training has been gaining relevance, as
well the use of haptic devices for developing fine motor skills in such simulations. The …

Background Benchtop microsurgical training models that use digital tools (smartphones,
tablets, and virtual reality [VR]) for magnification are allowing trainees to practice without …

In this study, we propose a leg-shaped robot (Leg-Robot) with a compact
magnetorheological fluid clutch to demonstrate several kinds of haptic control of abnormal …

MicroSim is a training simulator for microsurgical tasks. It is based on a virtual reality
environment including a realistic interface and a real-time simulation model. The interface …

Background Advanced microsurgical techniques have emerged as a promising approach for
the treatment of lymphedema, but achieving international standards is limited by a scarcity of …

Purpose we present an evaluation method to qualify the embodiment caused by the physical
difference between master–slave surgical robots by measuring the activation of the …

The introduction of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has revolutionised surgical care,
considerably improving the quality of many surgical procedures. Technological advances …

Background Frequent intermittent bleeding control and suction are often necessary during
microneurosurgical procedures. We compared the visual searching strategy that guides …

The treatment options for tattoo reactions include topical or intralesional corticosteroids,
laser therapy, and full excision. The most common lasers used for tattoo removal or the …