Ergonomics in handheld and robot-assisted camera control: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic surgery potentially increases the physical burden to operating theater personnel and can cause physical discomfort. This study aims to evaluate if a robotic camera holder (AutoLap™ system) can improve ergonomics for the surgeon and the camera assistant during laparoscopic procedures.

Methods

A total of thirty cases were included and randomized (15 AutoLap™, 15 control). Five types of surgery were included: right hemicolectomy, fundoplication, sigmoid resection, rectopexy, and low anterior resection. The posture of the surgeon and assistant was photographed during predefined steps of the procedure. MATLAB was used to calculate angles relevant for the RULA score. The RULA score is a validated method to evaluate body posture, force and repetition of the

SUBMITTER: Wijsman PJM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6831540 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature