A comparison of laparoscopic and robotic ergonomic risk.

Journal: Surgical endoscopy
PMID: 35182219

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Work related injuries in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) are common because of the strains placed on the surgeon's or assistant's body. The objective of this study was to compare specific ergonomic risks among surgeons and surgical trainees performing robotic and laparoscopic procedures.

Authors

  • Sara Monfared
    Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
  • Dimitrios I Athanasiadis
    Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
  • Luke Umana
    Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
  • Edward Hernandez
    Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
  • Hamed Asadi
    Neurointerventional Service, Department of Radiology, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; School of Medicine, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Australia. Electronic address: asadi.hamed@gmail.com.
  • Cameron L Colgate
    Section of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
  • Denny Yu
    School of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA.
  • Dimitrios Stefanidis
    Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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