Surgical Ergonomics Hands-On Clinic

The ACS Division of Education and its Surgical Ergonomics Committee will host the second ACS Surgical Ergonomics Hands-On Clinic for practicing surgeons and surgery residents during Clinical Congress 2023, October 23–25.

The Surgical Ergonomics Clinic will be located in the Exhibit Hall and feature three simulation stations with open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery equipment to offer hands-on learning experiences in surgical ergonomics. Ergonomic coaches will help participating surgeons learn about the recently established ACS Surgical Ergonomics Recommendations and apply the recommendations in a simulated environment at each station. In addition, a certified physical therapist will share different stretching exercise protocols that can be implemented in the operating room, between cases, or at home. This unique, hands-on learning opportunity with the Surgical Ergonomics Recommendations is part of an overall plan to positively impact ergonomic challenges experienced by surgeons worldwide.

Where

Booth 310 in the Exhibit Hall

When

• Monday, October 23, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
• Tuesday, October 24, 9:00 am–4:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 25, 9:00 am–4:30 pm

What You Can Learn

• ACS Surgical Ergonomics Recommendations
• Hands-On Experience in Simulated Surgical Stations
• Personalized Feedback by Ergonomic Coaches
• Stretching Exercise for Surgeons
• Opportunity to Participate in the Ergonomics Research by ACS

Contact

Please contact Gyusung Lee, PhD, with any questions regarding this Surgical Ergonomics Clinic at glee@facs.org.

Research Project

The ACS Division of Education is conducting an ergonomic research project investigating the effects of surgical ergonomic interventions on the ergonomics experienced by surgeons.