Abstract
Background: This study investigated the impact of surgical modalities on surgeon wellbeing with a focus on burnout, job satisfaction, and interventions used to address neuromusculoskeletal disorders (NMSDs). Methods: An electronic survey was sent to surgeons across an academic integrated multihospital system. The survey consisted of 47 questions investigating different aspects of surgeons’ wellbeing. Results: Out of 245 thoracic and abdominopelvic surgeons, 79 surgeons (32.2 %) responded, and 65 surgeons (82 %) were able to be categorized as having a dominant surgical modality. Compared to robotic surgeons, laparoscopic (p = 0.042) and open (p = 0.012) surgeons reported more frequent feelings of burnout. The number of surgeons who used any treatment/intervention to minimize the operative discomfort/pain was lower for robotic surgeons than the other three modalities (all p < 0.05). Conclusions: NMSDs affect different aspects of surgeons’ lives and occupations. Robotic surgery was associated with decreased feelings of burnout than the other modalities.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 115769 |
Journal | American journal of surgery |
Volume | 237 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2024 |
Keywords
- Da vinci surgical system
- Endoscopic surgery
- Ergonomics
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Open surgery
- Robotic surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery