Are Surgeons Working Smarter or Harder? A Systematic Review Comparing the Physical and Mental Demands of Robotic and Laparoscopic or Open Surgery.

Journal: World journal of surgery
Published Date: Mar 26, 2021

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Minimally invasive surgical techniques such as robotic surgical platforms have provided favourable outcomes for patients, but the impact on surgeons is not well described. This systematic review aims to synthesize and evaluate the physical and mental impact of robotic surgery on surgeons compared to standard laparoscopic or open surgery.

Authors

  • Laura Seohyun Park
    Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia.
  • Feiyang Pan
    Central Clinical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia.
  • Daniel Steffens
    Australia & Faculty of Medicine and Health, Surgical Outcomes Research Centre (SOuRCe), Central Clinical School, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia.
  • Jane Young
    The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2050, Australia.
  • Jonathan Hong
    Institute of Academic Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (IAS RPA), Missenden Road, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia. Jonathan.hong@sydney.edu.au.

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