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. 2010 Apr;6(2):31-6.
doi: 10.4103/0972-9941.65161.

Ergonomics in laparoscopic surgery

Avinash N Supe  1 , Gaurav V Kulkarni, Pradnya A Supe
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Ergonomics in laparoscopic surgery

Avinash N Supe et al. J Minim Access Surg. 2010 Apr.

Abstract

Laparoscopic surgery provides patients with less painful surgery but is more demanding for the surgeon. The increased technological complexity and sometimes poorly adapted equipment have led to increased complaints of surgeon fatigue and discomfort during laparoscopic surgery. Ergonomic integration and suitable laparoscopic operating room environment are essential to improve efficiency, safety, and comfort for the operating team. Understanding ergonomics can not only make life of surgeon comfortable in the operating room but also reduce physical strains on surgeon.

Keywords: Ergonomics; human engineering; instrumentation environment.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

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