| Instruments for minimally invasive surgery: principles of ergonomic handles. | |
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PMID: 9918626 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although the advantages of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) have been clearly established for the patient, the surgeon must cope with disadvantages caused by unergonomic instrument handles. Pressure areas and persisting nerve lesions have been described in the literature. The shape of the instrument handles has been identified as the reason for these disorders. To prevent these, it is necessary to use ergonomically designed handles for MIS instruments. Anatomic, physiologic, and ergonomic facts as well as the results of the authors' own experiences and tests are presented. On this basis, an ideal ergonomic working posture for the laparoscopic surgeon and an optimal grasp for manipulating the instruments' functional elements are recommended. To enable the surgeon to evaluate ergonomic handles for MIS instruments according to his own needs, 14 criteria for genuine "ergonomic handles" are established. On the basis of these criteria, deficiencies of handles currently available (ring and shank handles at an angle or with axial extension to the instrument shaft, and pistol handles) are discussed. Furthermore, new handles, developed by the authors according to the criteria for genuine ergonomic handles, are presented. |
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Authors:
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U Matern; P Waller |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Surgical endoscopy Volume: 13 ISSN: 0930-2794 ISO Abbreviation: Surg Endosc Publication Date: 1999 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1999-03-16 Completed Date: 1999-03-16 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8806653 Medline TA: Surg Endosc Country: GERMANY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 174-82 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of General Surgery, University Hospital, Hugstetter Strasse 55, D-79106 Freiburg i.Br., Germany. |
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Equipment Design Female Hand / anatomy & histology*, physiology Human Engineering* Humans Laparoscopes* Male Posture Reference Values Surgical Instruments* Touch |
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