Understanding current ergonomics setup for urologists conducting anatomical endoscopic enucleation of the prostate surgeries: Survey analysis from the endourological society.
Am J Surg 2024:S0002-9610(24)00157-0. [PMID:
38448320 DOI:
10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.02.044]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
Abstract
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.
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