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Table 2 The main features of a surgical support system for laparoscopic access and the preferred configuration according to the study participants

From: Surgeons' requirements for a surgical support system to improve laparoscopic access

Criteria

Participants’ choice

Required information

Reaching of peritoneal cavity

AND

Injury of an intraabdominal structure

Feedback modality

Visual

OR

Acoustic

Visual feedback

LEDs (Traffic Light System)

Acoustic feedback

Similar to Park Distance Control

Usage

Simple, intuitive, quick

Workflow

Minor or no changes