title: Laparoscopic Nissen solo surgery using PMAT (first experience).
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Pediatric Surgery, Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez, México City, México.
authors.forename: Ricardo Ordorica
authors.initials: RO
authors.lastname: Flores
authors.forename: Jaime Nieto
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Zermeño
authors.forename: Arturo Minor
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Martínez
authors.forename: Mauricio Galan
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Vera
authors.forename: J Jesus
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Nieto Miranda
authors.forename: Daniel Lorias
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Espinoza
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D018662:Fundoplication / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012371:Robotics / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods