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  • 1Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy.

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This study introduces a pneumatic microsurgical tool that eliminates physiological tremors, improving precision in delicate procedures. While lacking tactile feedback, it enhances forceps control and scissors functionality, leading to successful outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Microsurgery
  • Surgical Instrumentation

Background:

  • Physiological tremors pose a significant challenge in microsurgery, impacting precision and potentially leading to complications.
  • Existing microsurgical tools may not adequately address tremor reduction or offer intuitive control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel pneumatic microsurgical tool designed to eliminate physiological tremors.
  • To assess the impact of the tool on forceps control, scissors functionality, and overall surgical precision.

Main Methods:

  • A pneumatic tool was utilized, featuring tremor elimination and specific modes for forceps and scissors.
  • Bimanual surgery was performed, with a two-step pedal control system for forceps and scissors activation.
  • The tool's performance was assessed based on ease of target acquisition, tremor reduction, and functional modes.
Keywords:
physiological tremorpneumatic forcepspneumatic scissors

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Main Results:

  • The pneumatic tool effectively eliminated physiological tremors, enhancing the ability to grasp delicate targets.
  • Forceps closure pressure reached up to 50 psi, and scissors offered multicut and proportional modes.
  • The bimanual surgical setup with the two-step pedal control allowed seamless transition between instrument functions.
  • No adverse events or iatrogenic retinal breaks were reported, indicating a high safety profile.

Conclusions:

  • The pneumatic microsurgical tool demonstrates significant potential in improving precision and control during microsurgical procedures.
  • The absence of tactile feedback was compensated by enhanced tremor elimination and intuitive instrument control.
  • The tool's design facilitates complex bimanual maneuvers, offering a promising advancement in microsurgical instrumentation.