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ReviewCurrent urology reports2025

Ergonomic Challenges and Considerations in Endoscopic Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Mursal Gardezi, Ganesh Sanekommu, Jason J Lee

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Review in Current urology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Mursal GardeziDepartment of Urology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 208058, New Haven, CT, 06520-8058, USA. mursal.gardezi@yale.edu.
Ganesh SanekommuDepartment of Urology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 208058, New Haven, CT, 06520-8058, USA.
Jason J LeeDepartment of Urology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, P.O. Box 208058, New Haven, CT, 06520-8058, USA.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewThe present review explores the prevalence of musculoskeletal work-related injuries associated with endoscopic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, ergonomic factors and potential current and future solutions. RECENT

findingsWork-related musculoskeletal pain and injuries are prevalent in urology, with modifiable risk factors identified in the endoscopic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Future endeavors should focus on instrument design, formalized ergonomic training curricula and cultural shifts among the surgeon community. The combination of advancements in urology and a growing aging population has led to a rising volume of endoscopic treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Ergonomic considerations are especially critical in endourology, where surgeons perform prolonged procedures requiring repetitive, precise movements. Optimizing ergonomics through surgeon education, training, improved operating room and instrument design, and ongoing research is essential to mitigating work-related musculoskeletal strain and enhancing surgical performance.

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EndoscopyErgonomicsMusculoskeletal DiseasesMusculoskeletal PainOccupational DiseasesOccupational InjuriesProstatic HyperplasiaHumansMaleBenign prostatic hyperplasiaEndourologyHuman factorsMusculoskeletal strainSurgeon fatigueSurgical ergonomics

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PMID40232581

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