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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Workflow Optimization
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Operating room (OR) workflow in pediatric otolaryngology is influenced by safety, efficiency, and surgeon preference.
  • Ergonomic positioning is crucial for preventing surgeon injury, with emerging data suggesting cognitive benefits of standing.
  • Current OR practices and training may require improvement to support surgeon well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document workflow norms for seven common pediatric otolaryngology procedures.
  • To identify surgeon preferences and the factors influencing them.
  • To investigate the association between surgical positioning and surgeon discomfort or pain.

Main Methods:

  • A 23-question survey was distributed to members of the American Academy of Pediatrics Otolaryngology Section.
  • Survey data included demographics, reasons for workflow preferences, and self-reported pain.
  • Workflow factors examined were procedure length, OR bed versus transport stretcher use, and surgeon position (sitting vs. standing).

Main Results:

  • Ninety percent of surgeons sit for short procedures (e.g., myringotomy tubes, tonsillectomy) and all sit for laryngoscopy/bronchoscopy.
  • Most surgeons stand for nasal foreign body removal, neck abscess drainage, and thyroglossal duct cyst excision.
  • Residency training (75%) and personal comfort (81%) were primary preference drivers. Neck/back pain increased from 16% to 35% during practice, particularly after 20 years.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical workflow preferences in pediatric otolaryngology are established early in residency.
  • A significant percentage of surgeons (35%) develop neck and back pain over their careers.
  • Integrating ergonomic principles into OR workflow and residency training is recommended, considering potential cognitive benefits of standing.