Computer simulation for ergonomic improvements in laparoscopic surgery

Patricia Marcos; T. Seitz; H. Bubb; A. Wichert; H. Feussner

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2005.09.003

Computer simulation for ergonomic improvements in laparoscopic surgery

Patricia Marcos, T. Seitz, H. Bubb, A. Wichert, H. Feussner

Technical University of Munich

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Abstract

It is the aim of this study to reduce the stress and strain of the medical staff during laparoscopic operations, and, simultaneously, to increase the safety and efficiency of an integrated operation room (OR) by an ergonomic redesign. This was attempted by a computer simulation approach using free modelling of the OR and 3D human models (manikins). After defining ergonomically "ideal" postures, optimal solutions for key elements of an ergonomic design of the OR (position and height of the image displays, height of the OR table and the Mayo stand) could be evaluated with special regard to the different individual body size of each member of the team. These data should be useful for the development of team adapted, user friendly integrated OR suites of the future.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	251-258
Number of pages	8
Journal	Applied Ergonomics
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apergo.2005.09.003
State	Published - May 2006

Keywords

3D model
Ergonomics
Image display OR table
Laparoscopic surgery
OR table height

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