The importance of surgical ergonomics was first described by Dr Frank Gilbreth in 1916, noting that surgeons could learn more about motion study and time study in order to eliminate waste. Given worsening physical problems and lack of teaching around surgical ergonomics, our session aims to highlight the physical plight of surgeons, and start a dialogue around this oft-ignored topic.

*Unless otherwise noted, speakers have nothing to disclose.

Moderators

Tom Nguyen

Saurabh Gupta

Presentations:

1. The Physician’s Physical Plight: Prevalence of Physical Discomfort and Injuries Amongst Surgeons - Mohammed Dairywala

2. The Surgeon as an Athlete: The More You Sweat in Training, the Less You Bleed in Combat - G. Chad Hughes

3. Inside the Operating Room: Personal Ergonomics for Surgeons by Surgeons - Pouya Hemmati

4. Inside the Operating Room: Women Have it Worse - Mara Antonoff

5. Fast Forward to the Future: How do we Improve Surgical Ergonomics - Michael Salna

6. Panel Discussion