CompletedNot Applicable

Surgeon Ergonomics in Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Vs Standard Laparoscopic Surgery

United Kingdom13 participantsStarted 2020-11-12

Plain-language summary

Musculoskeletal injuries amongst surgeons are prevalent. This project will determine whether Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic surgery (RALS) offers superior benefits to surgeon's musculoskeletal health than standard laparoscopic surgery (LS), by identifying the comparative changes in muscle fatigue during RALS Vs LS surgical procedures, and additionally identify any cognitive effects of this. The Study if successful, could help reduce injury rates in surgeons.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy surgeons with experience in performing procedures using LS and/or RALS. Exclusion Criteria: * Significant co-morbidities * Significant musculoskeletal symptoms * Procedures that include major complications or requiring \>50% more time than the mean average

What they're measuring

EMG measurements of Maximal Voluntary Contraction (MVC), frequency and amplitude of contractions across muscle fibres to establish the musculoskeletal demands (demonstrated as muscle fatigue) of RALS and LS surgery

Timeframe: Over the 12 weeks of participants involvement in study

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04477746

SponsorLancaster University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-10-30

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