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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Ergonomics
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Laparoscopic surgery, common in procedures like nephrectomy and colorectal cancer surgery, demands prolonged instrument use and often leads to non-ergonomic postures for surgical staff.
  • Current laparoscopic techniques can result in significant physical burden on surgical personnel due to suboptimal working positions and low mechanical efficiency of instruments.
  • The need for improved human factor engineering compliance in surgical environments is critical to mitigate surgeon fatigue and enhance patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate an auxiliary hoisting device integrated with foot pedals to improve ergonomic conditions during laparoscopic surgery.
  • To assess the device's effectiveness in enhancing compliance with human factor engineering recommendations in a surgical setting.
  • To investigate the device's impact on team interaction and tacit understanding among surgical personnel during laparoscopic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an auxiliary hoisting device incorporating integrated foot pedals for surgical assistance.
  • Testing of the device using laparoscopic nephrectomy as a model procedure in a clinical hospital setting.
  • Validation through 3D surgical simulation to evaluate ergonomic benefits and team dynamics.

Main Results:

  • The designed auxiliary device demonstrated improved adherence to human factor engineering guidelines during laparoscopic surgery.
  • Entity testing and 3D simulations confirmed the device's potential to optimize working conditions for surgical staff.
  • The integrated system was shown to foster better interaction and mutual understanding among surgical team members.

Conclusions:

  • The developed auxiliary hoisting device offers a promising solution for enhancing ergonomics in laparoscopic surgery.
  • This innovation can lead to improved physical conditions for surgical personnel, reducing strain during prolonged procedures.
  • The device contributes to a more coordinated and efficient surgical environment, optimizing outcomes in minimally invasive surgery.