Understanding current ergonomics setup for urologists conducting anatomical endoscopic enucleation of the prostate surgeries: Survey analysis from the endourological society - 15/08/24
, Tarek Benzouak a, Abdulghani Khogeer a, b, Rakan AlHaidey a, Adel Arezki a, Nader Fahmy a, Sero Andonian a, Serge Carrier a, Mélanie Aubé-Peterkin a, Fadl Hamouche aAbstract |
Background |
Ensuring ergonomic posture and safety for surgeons is key to preventing work-related injuries and promoting sustained practice. We evaluated ergonomic aspects of Anatomic Endoscopic Enucleation of the Prostate (AEEP) and its relation to musculoskeletal injuries.
Method |
A two-month online survey involving 119 Endourological Society members provided an in-depth analysis of AEEP practices and their musculoskeletal impacts.
Results |
The sample experienced general (65.5%), back (32.8%), neck (35.3%) and shoulder (37%) pain. Female AEEP surgeons reported greater back pain. Experience and age were inversely related to MSK injuries, and operative times over 2 h increased back pain. AEEP procedures predominantly involved sitting (86%) on backless stools (58%), with most surgeons wearing protective eyewear (75.6%) and using large resectoscopes (76.5%). Monitors were usually above eye-level (57%) and beyond 1 m (68.9%).
Conclusion |
Musculoskeletal complaints are prevalent among AEEP endourologists. More awareness and further studies on risk factors are necessary to limit work-related injuries in urology.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | This study describes the optimal ergonomic setup for Prostate Enucleation surgery. |
• | Ergonomic setups were consistent across high and low volume surgeons. |
• | Surgeon experience and age seem protective against musculoskeletal injuries. |
• | Female and younger AEEP surgeons reported higher rates of musculoskeletal injuries. |
Keywords : Operative, Urologist, Prostate, Hypertrophy, Ergonomics, Enucleation, HoLEP
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Vol 235
Article 115701- septembre 2024 Retour au numéro
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