Ergonomic Body Support for Laparoscopic Surgery

Ergonomic Body Support for Laparoscopic Surgery

Waumans, A.A.

Minnoye, A.L.M. (mentor)
Goossens, R.H.M. (mentor)
Herder, J.L. (mentor)
Hanumara, N.C. (mentor)

Industrial Design Engineering

Industrial Design

Master of Science Integrated Product Design

2014-07-11

Research over the last years has shown that discomfort for surgeons in the operating room is a pertinent problem. In reaction to this, this design project aims to come up with a device that respects the surgeon’s autonomy, yet results in sufficient support of the user’s body. The design proposal consists of two modules: an upper module and a standing platform. A prototype was tested in a pilot in-situ test in the operating room with co-author dr. Rosenblatt. Less perceived discomfort and load reduction and variation were measured. Moreover, a postural analysis by a physical therapist showed that the flexible standing platform led to more movement during small breaks. Further testing must lead to a statistical validation of the concept.

laparoscopy
ergonomics
body support
discomfort

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:6df4e562-2da9-4f44-9f4a-ce14556e8e4b

2015-07-11

Campus only

Student theses

master thesis

(c) 2014 Waumans, A.A.