title: Computer simulation for ergonomic improvements in laparoscopic surgery.
abstract: It is the aim of this study to reduce the stress and strain of the medical staff during laparoscopic operations, and, simultaneously, to increase the safety and efficiency of an integrated operation room (OR) by an ergonomic redesign. This was attempted by a computer simulation approach using free modelling of the OR and 3D human models (manikins). After defining ergonomically "ideal" postures, optimal solutions for key elements of an ergonomic design of the OR (position and height of the image displays, height of the OR table and the Mayo stand) could be evaluated with special regard to the different individual body size of each member of the team. These data should be useful for the development of team adapted, user friendly integrated OR suites of the future.
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München, Germany.
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Marcos
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München, Germany; Lehrstuhl für Ergonomie, Technische Universität München, Germany.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München, Germany; Lehrstuhl für Ergonomie, Technische Universität München, Germany.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bubb
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München, Germany.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wichert
authors.affiliation: Chirurgische Klinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technische Universität München, Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München, Germany.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Feussner
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D006804:Ergonomics; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008503:Medical Staff; D011187:Posture; D012449:Safety