Comparison of postural ergonomics between laparoscopic and robotic sacrocolpopexy: a pilot study.

Journal: Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
PMID: 25315401

Abstract

STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare resident, fellow, and attending urologic and gynecologic surgeons' musculoskeletal and mental strain during laparoscopic and robotic sacrocolpopexy.

Authors

  • Megan E Tarr
    Division of Female Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio; Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Electronic address: megan.tarr@gmail.com.
  • Sam J Brancato
    Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Jacqueline A Cunkelman
    Division of Female Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Anthony Polcari
    Department of Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Benjamin Nutter
    Section of Biostatistics, Qualitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.
  • Kimberly Kenton
    Division of Female Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Departments of Obstetrics/Gynecology and Urology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

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