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Prolonged dehydration has limited impact on fundamental laparoscopic tissue handling skills, with no significant differences in force exertion. However, dehydrated participants demonstrated slower task times and increased errors in speed and precision, emphasizing the importance of hydration in maintaining optimal laparoscopic performance.
Journal Article by Bereuter JP, Geissler ME (…) Oehme F et 8 al. in Surg Endosc
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