Commentary: The Ergonomic Challenge of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Operating Room

In this issue of Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dairywala et al.1 draw attention to the physical toll of a surgical career and ergonomic issues faced by surgeons in the modern operating room. Some common issues, such as incorrect table height and improper positioning of video monitors for thoracoscopic, laparoscopic, and hybrid procedures can be addressed with relatively minor changes to operating room setup.2,3 The caveat to this is that adjustment for one operator may lead to suboptimal positioning for their assistant.
Source: Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Tags: ADULT – Commentary Source Type: research