Interventional pulmonologists require a unique set of skills including precise motor abilities
and physical endurance, but surprisingly the application of ergonomic principles in the field …

Although the use of performance efficiency measures (speed, movement economy, errors)
and ergonomic assessments are relatively well established, the evaluation of cognitive …

Though in its infancy, the discipline of surgical ergonomics is increasingly valued. Still, little
has been written regarding this field's tasks, models, and measurement systems. These 3 …

Laparoscopic surgery can be exhausting and frustrating, and the cognitive load experienced
by surgeons may have a major impact on patient safety as well as healthcare economics. As …

Measuring cognitive load is important for surgical education and patient safety. Traditional
approaches of measuring cognitive load of surgeons utilise behavioural metrics to measure …

This study designs and evaluates a mechatronic system to assist ENT surgery, taking as an
example a navigation controlled shaver as used in paranasal sinus surgery. The on/off …

The discrepancy between spatial orientations of an endoscopic image and a physician's
working environment can make it difficult to interpret endoscopic images. In this study, we …

Background and Purpose: Optimal placement allows intuitive laparoscope positioning
between two working trocars (0° angle). However, this configuration may require the …

The aim of this thesis is to describe novel methods that facilitate autonomous robotic
endoscope assistance, which is derived from actual surgical know-how. In minimally …

Hypotheses Task performance improves with the use of a balanced degree of shadow and
illumination compared with no or maximum shadow contrast; and overhead shadow-casting …