Comparing surgeon strain during two robotic surgery systems
This study compares how much physical strain surgeons experience during different types of robot-assisted surgeries. It looks at two types of surgery: rectal removal (colorectal) and prostate removal (urological). The goal is to see which robotic system is easier on the surgeon's body.
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Who can take part
- You are an experienced surgeon specializing in colorectal or urological surgery.
- Colorectal surgeons must be between 40 and 55 years old; urological surgeons between 40 and 50.
- Colorectal surgeons must have done over 30 laparoscopic and 30 Hugo RAS low anterior resections of the rectum.
- Urological surgeons must have performed over 20 radical prostatectomies on both Hugo RAS and Da Vinci Xi systems.
- You agree to wear sensors and have your physical effort tracked during surgery.
- You must provide written consent to participate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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