The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology position statement: promoting inclusive surgical ergonomics in gynecological oncology
Executive summary - Ergonomic Equity is Essential for Safe, High-Quality Surgery - The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) recognizes that poorly designed instruments and operating room environments contribute to musculoskeletal injuries, fatigue, and burnout, disproportionately affec...
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| Dokumenttyp: | Article (Journal) Editorial |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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16 October 2025
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International journal of gynecological cancer
Year: 2026, Jahrgang: 36, Heft: 1, Pages: 1-4 |
| ISSN: | 1525-1438 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102748 |
| Online-Zugang: | Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102748 Verlag, lizenzpflichtig, Volltext: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1048891X25018687 
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| Verfasserangaben: | Kalliopi Strataki, Sara Nasser, Tanja Nikolova, Enrique Chacon, Houssein El Hajj, Andrej Cokan, Martina Aida Angeles, Maja Pakiz, Toon Van Gorp, Christina Fotopoulou |
| Zusammenfassung: | Executive summary - Ergonomic Equity is Essential for Safe, High-Quality Surgery - The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) recognizes that poorly designed instruments and operating room environments contribute to musculoskeletal injuries, fatigue, and burnout, disproportionately affecting female and smaller-stature surgeons. Ergonomic equity is central to ensuring surgical precision, team well-being, and optimal patient outcomes. - Collaborative Innovation With Industry is Required - ESGO calls for close collaboration between surgeons, industry partners, and hospital systems to re-design surgical instruments and equipment. Adaptable grip sizes, adjustable weight distribution, and inclusive workstation designs must be prioritized to accommodate diverse anthropometric needs and improve comfort, dexterity, and performance. - Inclusive Operating Room Design and Standardized Support Measures - Operating rooms should be designed to support diverse surgical teams, including surgeons of different statures, hand sizes, and physical capacities. ESGO recommends adjustable tables, consoles, lighting, and pedals, alongside consistent policies for accommodating pregnant and postpartum surgeons through measures such as flexible seating and scheduled breaks. - Education, Training, and Sustainable Implementation - ESGO advocates for the integration of ergonomic training into surgical education and continuing professional development. Standardized guidelines, intraoperative microbreaks, and mentorship initiatives are key strategies to reduce injury risks, enhance surgical longevity, and foster equality, diversity, and inclusion within gynecological oncology. |
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| Beschreibung: | Gesehen am 09.03.2026 |
| Beschreibung: | Online Resource |
| ISSN: | 1525-1438 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijgc.2025.102748 |