title: Using human factor analysis and VR simulation techniques for the optimization of the surgical worksystem.
abstract: The introduction of minimal invasive operating techniques into the conventional surgical worksystem, requires a fundamental analysis of the resulting problems. Based on ergonomic investigations, concerning working postures, static holding work and task sequence analysis, bottlenecks of workplace design can be demonstrated. As a contribution to the optimization of workplace design, the development of a CAD-based VR simulation environment with an integrated anthropometric man-model, as a very useful tool for anthropometric system design is presented.
authors.affiliation: Helmholtz-Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Aachen Germany.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Radermacher
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: von Pichler
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Erbse
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Boeckmann
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Rau
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Jakse
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Staudte
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009873:Operating Rooms; D013647:Task Performance and Analysis; D014584:User-Computer Interface