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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common in surgeons. This review identifies ergonomic challenges in open liver surgery (OLS) and proposes strategies like posture adjustments and training to mitigate risks and improve surgeon well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical ergonomics
  • Occupational health in surgery

Background:

  • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) significantly impact surgeons' careers and performance.
  • The ergonomic demands of open liver surgery (OLS) are substantial yet often overlooked due to procedure complexity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review ergonomic challenges specific to open liver surgery.
  • To identify strategies for reducing MSD risk in surgical teams during OLS.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative literature review.
  • Analysis of ergonomic factors in open liver surgery.

Main Results:

  • Key ergonomic burdens include prolonged postural strain, manual liver manipulation, and suboptimal equipment use.
  • Effective strategies involve optimizing patient/equipment positioning, maintaining neutral posture, using assistive devices, and incorporating microbreaks.
  • Other interventions include ergonomics training, regular exercise, and dynamic workflow management.

Conclusions:

  • Raising surgeon awareness of OLS ergonomic hazards is crucial.
  • Educating surgeons on available interventions is the first step toward reducing MSDs in OLS.