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Original Article

Dexterity enhancement in endoscopic surgery by a computer-controlled mechanical wrist

V. Falk Department of Cardiac Surgery Heartcentre, University of Leipzig, Germany
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J. McLoughlin Intuitive Surgical Inc, Mountain View, CA, USA
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G. Guthart Intuitive Surgical Inc, Mountain View, CA, USA
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J. K. Salisbury Intuitive Surgical Inc, Mountain View, CA, USA
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T. Walther Department of Cardiac Surgery Heartcentre, University of Leipzig, Germany
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J. Gummert Department of Cardiac Surgery Heartcentre, University of Leipzig, Germany
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F. W. Mohr Department of Cardiac Surgery Heartcentre, University of Leipzig, Germany
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Pages 235-242 | Published online: 10 Jul 2009

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