附註:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
1. Introduction to Minimally Invasive Surgery / Henk G. Stassen, Cornells A. Grimbergen, and Jenny Dankelman -- 2. Evaluation of the Surgical Process / Karen T. den Boer [and others] -- 3. Observation and Manipulation in Laparoscopic Surgery / Paul Breedveld [and others] -- 4. Eye-Hand Coordination in Laparoscopy / Paul Breedveld -- 5. Force Transmission of Laparoscopic Graspers / Wouter Sjoerdsma [and others] -- 6. Safe Manipulation of Bowel Tissue / Eveline A.M. Heijnsdijk [and others] -- 7. Design and Evaluation of Endoscope Positioners / Joris E.N. Jaspers -- 8. Design of Arthroscopic Instruments / Gabrielle M. Tuijthof, C. Niek van Dijk, and Peter V. Pistecky -- 9. Virtual Colonoscopy / Frans M. Vos [and others] -- 10. Steering of Catheters / Niels H. Bakker -- 11. Sensors for Catheters and Guidewires / Johannes F.L. Goosen, Jan J. Piek, and Paddy J. French -- 12. The Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Training / Henk G. Stassen.
摘要:A brief study of how human factors engineers have worked with medical personnel to improve patient safety and reduce medical error in the newest minimally invasive surgical procedures.