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  • Development of systems to provide surgeons with push, pull, and pressure sensations during robotic procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • The da Vinci 5 system enables surgeons to sense forces, tissue tension, and pressure during dissection, retraction, and suturing.
    • New haptic technologies aim to provide finer tactile sensations beyond basic force feedback.
    • A University of California San Diego team developed a novel polymer for tactile feedback delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated haptic feedback, including force and tactile sensations, is crucial for advancing robotic surgery.
    • The new da Vinci 5 system represents a significant step towards restoring touch in robotic surgery.
    • Ongoing research into advanced haptic technologies promises further improvements in surgical robotics and patient care.