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“Ergonomics” can been defined as the scientific study of people at work, applying biological and engineering information to the operating room layout and personnel (including the patient) in a system approach taking into account the anatomic, physiologic, and psychological variabilities of the people who work within the given environment. The goal of ergonomics is to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the man–machine interaction while reducing surgeon discomfort, fatigue and errors, and, inevitably, increasing patient safety.
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Fingerhut, A., Hanna, G.B. (2017). Ergonomics for Minimal Access Surgery. In: Bonjer, H. (eds) Surgical Principles of Minimally Invasive Procedures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43196-3_1
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