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Ergonomic problems encountered by the surgical team during video endoscopic surgery
Oskay I Kaya1, Munevver Moran, Alper B Ozkardes
1Department of Surgery, Ankara Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
|February 22, 2008
Summary
Video endoscopic surgery presents ergonomic challenges for surgical teams, with 32-72% reporting issues. Redesigning operating rooms and instruments is crucial for improving surgical safety and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Technology
- Human Factors Engineering
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Video endoscopic surgery is increasingly common.
- Ergonomic conditions in operating rooms can pose challenges for surgical teams.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the ergonomic problems faced by video endoscopic surgical teams.
- To identify physical, perceptive, and cognitive issues during video endoscopic surgery.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was distributed to 100 medical personnel across 8 disciplines involved in video endoscopic surgery.
- Participants responded to 13 questions assessing ergonomic challenges.
Main Results:
- 82 questionnaires were returned, with 32% to 72% of participants reporting problems due to poor ergonomic conditions.
- Identified issues varied among different surgical disciplines.
Conclusions:
- Poor ergonomic conditions in the operating room negatively impact surgical team productivity, safety, and efficiency.
- Redesign of surgical instruments and operating room environments is recommended to mitigate these problems.
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