Excessive tissue handling forces can cause severe complications, with reported safety thresholds between 1.3 and 11.4 Newton depending on tissue type and task¶

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q2 i? Force-based assessment validity evidence is accumulating, and safety thresholds between 1.3 and 11.4 Newton have been reported depending on tissue type or training task. → Hardon Sem F. 2025

Evidence¶

Hardon Sem F. 2025¶

Hardon Sem F., Horeman Tim, Reijers Sophie J. M., Schoonmade Linda J., Daams Freek, van der Peet Donald L. (2025). The Implementation of Data-Driven Assessment into Laparoscopic Skills Training: A Systematic Review. Surgical Innovation. https://doi.org/10.1177/15533506251336824

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The review attributes this finding to cited studies: "Studies found that excessive tissue handling and high grasping forces can lead to severe complications, such as tissue damage and even rupture, and threshold for safety between 1.3 Newton and 11.4 Newton have been reported."

"Studies found that excessive tissue handling and high grasping forces can lead to severe complications, such as tissue damage and even rupture, and threshold for safety between 1.3 Newton and 11.4 Newton have been reported depending on the type of tissue or training task."

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