Table 6.
Comparison of surgical operations ( ± s, %).
| Items groups | Research group | Control group |
|---|---|---|
| Image and operation direction | Not in the same direction | In the same direction |
| Surgical operation control | Requires two-person pairing control | One person can perform the operation |
| Imaging | Magnify 3–5 times, 2D plane | Magnify 10–15 times, 3D |
| Flexibility | No articulations, 4 directions of adjustments | Simulated wrist robot with 7 directions of adjustments |
| Operational precision | Control with hands | Control with robotic arms |
| Stability | Natural trembling of the human hand | No trembling |
| Surgical posture | Standing, low comfort | Sitting, high comfort |