ArticleInternational journal of computer assisted radiology and surgery2022
Objective assessment of surgeon kinematics during simulated laparoscopic surgery: a preliminary evaluation of the effect of high body mass index models.
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- Impact of a full clinical workday on surgical performance in simulated laparoscopy: a controlled crossover trial.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- A multi-institutional machine learning algorithm for prognosticating facial nerve injury following microsurgical resection of vestibular schwannoma.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- Effect of whole-day work on surgical performance during simulated laparoscopic surgery: study protocol for a controlled cross over laboratory trial.Frontiers in public health · 2024Article
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- Validation of 3-Space Wireless Inertial Measurement Units Using an Industrial Robot.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
purposeLaparoscopy is used in many surgical specialties. Subjective reports have suggested that performing laparoscopic surgery in patients with a high body mass index (BMI) is leading to increased prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms in surgeons. The aim of this study was to objectively quantify the impact on surgeon upper body kinematics and dynamic workload when performing simulated laparoscopy at different BMI levels.
methodsUpper body kinematics and dynamic workload of novice, intermediate and expert surgeons were calculated based on measurements from inertial measurement units positioned on upper body segments. Varying thicknesses of foam were used to simulate patient BMIs of 20, 30, 40 and 50 kg/m
resultsSignificant increases in the jerkiness, angular speed and cumulative displacement of the head, torso and upper arms were found within all experience groups when subject to the 40 and 50 kg/m
conclusionsOur findings indicate that performing laparoscopic surgery on a high BMI model worsens upper body motion efficiency and efficacy, and increases dynamic workload, producing conditions that are more physically demanding when compared to operating on a 20 kg/m
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