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Optimizing integration of electrosurgical hand controls within a laparoscopic surgical tool

Justin B. RousekInnovative Design and Ergonomic Analysis Laboratory, Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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Bernadette Brown-ClerkInnovative Design and Ergonomic Analysis Laboratory, Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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Bethany R. LowndesInnovative Design and Ergonomic Analysis Laboratory, Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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Bradley J. BaloghInnovative Design and Ergonomic Analysis Laboratory, Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USA
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M. Susan HallbeckInnovative Design and Ergonomic Analysis Laboratory, Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 222-233 | Received 14 Feb 2011, Accepted 12 Jun 2011, Published online: 16 Sep 2011

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