TY - JOUR
T1 - Ergonomics
T2 - making the OR a comfortable place
AU - Cardenas-Trowers, Olivia
AU - Kjellsson, Kristine
AU - Hatch, Kenneth
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2018, The International Urogynecological Association.
PY - 2018/7/1
Y1 - 2018/7/1
N2 - Introduction: The objective of this video is to highlight strategies to improve operating room (OR) ergonomics, which will result in increased surgeon comfort during minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and decreased risk of musculoskeletal injury. Methods: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among surgeons, including those who perform minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. WMSDs are repetitive strain injuries that can damage a surgeon’s muscles, nerves, and/or joints and commonly affect the neck, back, wrist, and hands. In addition to chronic pain, these injuries can lead to decreased job satisfaction and productivity. Results: This video will discuss general ergonomic principles and demonstrate ergonomic techniques in conventional laparoscopic, vaginal, and robotic surgery. Conclusions: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery can be physically taxing on the surgeon. Understanding principles and utilizing techniques of OR ergonomics can minimize these physical demands and result in a long, healthy, and pain-free surgical career.
AB - Introduction: The objective of this video is to highlight strategies to improve operating room (OR) ergonomics, which will result in increased surgeon comfort during minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and decreased risk of musculoskeletal injury. Methods: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are prevalent among surgeons, including those who perform minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. WMSDs are repetitive strain injuries that can damage a surgeon’s muscles, nerves, and/or joints and commonly affect the neck, back, wrist, and hands. In addition to chronic pain, these injuries can lead to decreased job satisfaction and productivity. Results: This video will discuss general ergonomic principles and demonstrate ergonomic techniques in conventional laparoscopic, vaginal, and robotic surgery. Conclusions: Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery can be physically taxing on the surgeon. Understanding principles and utilizing techniques of OR ergonomics can minimize these physical demands and result in a long, healthy, and pain-free surgical career.
KW - Ergonomics
KW - Gynecology
KW - Minimally invasive surgery
KW - Surgeon injury
KW - Surgical education
KW - Surgical video
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U2 - 10.1007/s00192-018-3674-7
DO - 10.1007/s00192-018-3674-7
M3 - Article
C2 - 30298292
AN - SCOPUS:85054660830
SN - 0937-3462
VL - 29
SP - 1065
EP - 1066
JO - International Urogynecology Journal
JF - International Urogynecology Journal
IS - 7
ER -