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- 1Kinematic indicators shown to predict surgical expertise in robot-assisted surgery●Fundamental kinematic indicators predict surgical expertise and clinical outcomes in robot-assisted surgery
New research published in Nature reports that fundamental kinematic indicators from robot-assisted surgery can predict both a surgeon's level of expertise and clinical outcomes for patients. The findings suggest movement data captured during robotic procedures could serve as an objective measure of skill, with potential uses in surgical training, assessment and quality monitoring.