Laparoscopic surgery requires surgeons to perform complex procedures using a standardized set of tools. Most tools, including the common laparoscopic grasper, do not currently provide surgeons with comfortable, intuitive control. A new laparoscopic grasper has been designed which follows ergonomic principles for the handle and actuation of an articulated tip. This tool has been prototyped and will be tested by surgeons. This tool will benefit both the surgeon with reduced discomfort and the patient with a safer procedure.
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