ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Comparative Study of Ergonomics in Conventional and Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery.
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Control Location Using Two Commands: Hand Versus Foot, Workload and Accuracy Response Trial: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Robotic Surgery Simulation
Who cites it
35 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Evidence-based ergonomic parameters for safer surgical practice: a systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
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- Rethinking health technology assessment in robotic surgery: an EFISDS-TROGSS position paper. Official position paper of the European Federation - International Society for Digestive Surgery (EFISDS) and The Robotic Global Surgical Society (TROGSS).Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Standardization of surgical gesture taxonomy: a SAGES Delphi consensus study.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- How robotic platforms have expanded the boundaries of minimally invasive surgery: a narrative review.Journal of robotic surgery · 2026Review
- Adaptive Control of the Redundant Axis of a Surgical Robot for Operating Room Workspace Optimization Using Reinforcement Learning.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Global Evolution of Robotic Colorectal Surgery: Lessons from Hong Kong's Innovation and Implementation.Cancers · 2026Review
- White paper on effective preacquisition evaluation of soft tissue robotic surgery platforms for healthcare institutions.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Ergonomic advantages of the open console system in robotic colorectal resection: reduced musculoskeletal strain with preserved technical performance - a post hoc analysis of a randomized controlled trial.International journal of surgery (London, England) · 2026Article
- Objective assessment of stress and surgical performance during simulated robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
- Physiological activation regimes reveal distinct autonomic mechanisms underlying operational performance under cognitive workload and stress.Frontiers in neuroergonomics · 2026Article
- Localized Muscular Fatigue in Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery: Predictive Modeling Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study aims to implement a set of wearable technologies to record and analyze the surgeon's physiological and ergonomic parameters during the performance of conventional and robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery, comparing the ergonomics and stress levels of surgeons during surgical procedures.
methodsThis study was organized in two different settings: simulator tasks and experimental model surgical procedures. The participating surgeons performed the tasks and surgical procedures in both laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery in a randomized fashion. Different wearable technologies were used to record the surgeons' posture, muscle activity, electrodermal activity and electrocardiography signal during the surgical practice.
resultsThe simulator study involved six surgeons: three experienced (>100 laparoscopic procedures performed; 36.33 ± 13.65 years old) and three novices (<100 laparoscopic procedures; 29.33 ± 8.39 years old). Three surgeons of different surgical specialties with experience in laparoscopic surgery (>100 laparoscopic procedures performed; 37.00 ± 5.29 years old), but without experience in surgical robotics, participated in the experimental model study. The participating surgeons showed an increased level of stress during the robotic-assisted surgical procedures. Overall, improved surgeon posture was obtained during robotic-assisted surgery, with a reduction in localized muscle fatigue.
conclusionsA set of wearable technologies was implemented to measure and analyze surgeon physiological and ergonomic parameters. Robotic-assisted procedures showed better ergonomic outcomes for the surgeon compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery. Ergonomic analysis allows us to optimize surgeon performance and improve surgical training.
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