Laparoscopic Nissen solo surgery using PMAT (first experience).
This article describes the use of a Postural Mechatronic Assistant Trainer (PMAT) in pediatric Nissen surgery. This mechatronic system enables users to establish the logistical considerations for solo surgery and determine the advantages this new tool offers for the autonomous handling of optics.
Flores
Ricardo Ordorica
RO
Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, México City, México.
Zermeño
Jaime Nieto
JN
Martínez
Arturo Minor
AM
Vera
Mauricio Galan
MG
Nieto Miranda
J Jesus
JJ
Espinoza
Daniel Lorias
DL
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