Robotic surgery may be easier on Surgeons' bodies
NCT ID NCT06109753
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study measured muscle activity in surgeons performing hysterectomies with robotic assistance versus conventional laparoscopy. The goal was to see which method causes less physical strain, potentially reducing work-related injuries. Four trained surgeons participated, and their muscle activity was recorded using surface electrodes.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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4 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2023
- Finished
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Jan 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
4 (males and females) gynecological surgeons
- Ages
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18 to 68 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 68 years * surgeons that are able to work in full shift * trained surgeons in RALS and CLS * written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * persons influenced by analgesics or muscle relaxants * persons not able to perform their common work for any reason * persons with acute diseases * muscle injury
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Women's Hospital
Tübingen, Baden-Wurttemberg, 72076, Germany
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