Conventional Laparoscopic vs Multi-Degree of Freedom Articulating Instruments in Minimally Invasive Surgical Suturing

Maggie Jiang, Alexis Samples, Austin Garcia, Yufan Brandon Chen, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Henry Ford Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine of Pacific, Western University of Health Science, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, San Francisco-Fresno, Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kern Medical-University of California Los Angeles

Surgical Innovation

Published online on December 07, 2025

Abstract

Surgical Innovation, Volume 33, Issue 3, Page 294-299, June 2026.
Study ObjectiveThe Artisential instruments are multi-degree-of-freedom laparoscopic instruments compatible with traditional ports. Their articulation may offer advantages over conventional instruments, particularly in suturing. This study aimed to compare ...