This study is designed to answer if an ergonomist can configure a daVinci robot console to improve surgeon discomfort. Adjustments to the robot console will be surgeon specific as they are tailored to their individual body type. Measurements will be taken at the time of console configuration.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
6
The intervention consists of each surgeon meeting with an ergonomist where the ergonomist will adjust the console settings and chair height to an ergonomically optimal position.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Change in Nordic Upper Body Questionnaire Score
The Nordic upper body questionnaire will be one measure of upper body musculoskeletal discomfort following robotic hysterectomy.
Time frame: Baseline, Immediately postoperative (approximately one hour)
Change in Body Part Discomfort Questionnaire Score
The Body Part Discomfort Questionnaire will be one measure of upper body musculoskeletal discomfort following robotic hysterectomy
Time frame: Baseline, Immediately postoperative (approximately one hour)
Surgical Task Load Index Score
The surgical task load index score will be one measure of upper body musculoskeletal discomfort following robotic hysterectomy.
Time frame: Immediately postoperative (approximately one hour)
Change in measurement of console settings (in cm)
Comparison between surgeon- and ergonomist-derived console settings
Time frame: Baseline, up to 1 year
Change in measurement of console head angle (in degrees)
Comparison between surgeon- and ergonomist-derived console settings
Time frame: Baseline, up to 1 year
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