ArticleLaparoscopic, endoscopic, and robotic surgery2022
Force application of laparoscopic surgeons under the impact of heavy personal protective equipment during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Abstract
Objective: Surgeons are required to wear heavy personal protective equipment while delivering care to patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. We examined the impact of wearing double gloves on surgeons' performance in laparoscopic surgery. Methods: Eleven surgeons-in-training at the Surgical Simulation Research Lab of the University of Alberta were recruited to perform laparoscopic cutting tasks in simulation while wearing none, one pair, and two pairs of surgical gloves. Forces applied to laparoscopic instruments were measured. Results: Wearing gloves prolonged task times (one pair of gloves: 301.6 ± 61.7 s; two pairs of gloves: 295.8 ± 65.3 s) compared with no gloves (241.7 ± 46.9 s; Conclusion: The combined effects of wearing heavy gloves and using tools reduced the touching sensation, which limited the surgeons' confidence in performing surgical tasks. Increasing practice in simulation is suggested to allow surgeons to overcome difficulties brought by personal protective equipment.
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