Sensor-based force measurement discriminates skill levels, with experts suturing faster and with lower applied force than novices¶
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q2 i? In the ForceSense suturing study reported by the review, experts completed tasks quicker (22s vs. 41s, p = 0.003) and applied lower force (19 N vs. 29 N, p = 0.032) than novices, with the tool discriminating skill levels. → Shakir T 2026
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Shakir T 2026¶
Shakir T, Lingam G, Boal M, Francis N, Chand M. (2026). Technology-enhanced training in basic robotic surgical skills: a systematic review. Journal of Robotic Surgery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-026-03633-w
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The review reports a prospective cross-skill comparison of 60 participants (20 novices, 20 intermediates, 20 experts) performing 6 robotic suturing trials each, 360 trials total, with ForceSense force measurement. The quoted statistics are from that study.
"Experts completed tasks quicker (22s vs. 41s, p = 0.003), and used lower force (19 N vs. 29 N, p = 0.032), reflecting gentler tissue handling."
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