Ergonomic assessment of the da Vinci console in robot-assisted surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Robot-assisted surgery is considered to improve ergonomics over standard endoscopic surgery. Nevertheless, previous research demonstrated ergonomic deficits in the current console set-up.

Aim

This study was designed to objectively assess body posture in the da Vinci console during robot-assisted endoscopic surgery.

Methods

Multiple sagittal photographs from six physicians were taken during robot-assisted procedures. Trunk, neck, shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee angles were calculated and compared to ergonomic preferable joint angles. A 2D geometric model was developed using individual anthropometrics. Optimal seat height, armrest height, and viewer height were calculated. These results were compared to the findings of the sagittal photographs.

Results

SUBMITTER: Van't Hullenaar CDP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6753997 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature