Status:
COMPLETED
Surgeon Ergonomics in Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Vs Standard Laparoscopic Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Lancaster University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Health Service, United Kingdom
Conditions:
Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal Strain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief 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 t...
Detailed Description
The number of surgical procedures being performed using minimal access techniques is on the rise because of improved recovery times for patients. Thus, surgeons are performing an increasing number of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Healthy surgeons with experience in performing procedures using LS and/or RALS.
Exclusion
- Significant co-morbidities
- Significant musculoskeletal symptoms
- Procedures that include major complications or requiring \>50% more time than the mean average
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 12 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
13 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04477746
Start Date
November 12 2020
End Date
March 30 2022
Last Update
September 19 2022
Active Locations (2)
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1
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom, BB2 3HH
2
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom, PR2 9HT