Bariatric Surgeon Ergonomics: A Comparison of Laparoscopy and Robotics

Bariatric surgery is routinely performed using laparoscopic and robotic approaches. Musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent among both robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgeons. Studies evaluating ergonomic differences between laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery are limited. This study aims...

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Published in:The Journal of surgical research 2024-03, Vol.295, p.864-873
Main Authors: Hilt, Lauren, Sherman, Brianne, Tan, Wen Hui, Lak, Kathleen, Gould, Jon C., Kindel, Tammy L., Higgins, Rana M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatrics
Ergonomics
Humans
Laparoscopic surgery
Laparoscopy
Robotic surgery
Robotic Surgical Procedures
Robotics
Surgeons
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Summary:Bariatric surgery is routinely performed using laparoscopic and robotic approaches. Musculoskeletal injuries are prevalent among both robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgeons. Studies evaluating ergonomic differences between laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery are limited. This study aims to analyze the ergonomic, physical, and mental workload differences among surgeons performing robotic and laparoscopic bariatric surgery. All primary laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgeries, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and sleeve gastrectomy between May and August 2022 were included in this study. Objective ergonomic analysis was performed by an observer evaluating each surgeon intraoperatively according to the validated Rapid Entire Body Assessment tool, with a higher score indicating more ergonomic strain. After each operation, surgeons subjectively evaluated their physical workload using the body part discomfort scale, and their mental workload using the surgery task load index. Five bariatric surgeons participated in this study. In total, 50 operative cases were observed, 37 laparoscopic and 13 robotic. The median total Rapid Entire Body Assessmentscore as a primary surgeon was significantly higher in laparoscopic (6.0) compared to robotic (3.0) cases (P 
ISSN:0022-4804
1095-8673
DOI:10.1016/j.jss.2023.08.045