We found that surgeon ability to perform tasks using the da Vinci Surgical System in a small workspace is restricted. This assessment was confirmed by a statistical analysis of the data collected, demonstrating that with common surgical practice using the da Vinci robot workspace has a major impact on surgeon performance.
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