Laparoscopic surgery poses unique ergonomic and physiological challenges compared to open surgery. Ergonomically, the laparoscopic surgeon must maintain straight line principles, triangulation, and proper instrument and body positioning to work efficiently in the confined space. Physiologically, the increased abdominal pressure from insufflation can temporarily decrease cardiac output and organ perfusion while increasing respiratory and renal stresses on the body. Proper patient positioning and understanding of these impacts are vital for the laparoscopic surgeon.
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Laparoscopy & its Ergonomics by Dr.Mohammad Zarin
2. Ergonomics & Physiology
In Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr.Mohammad Zarin
MBBS, FCPS, MRCS, FMAS
Associate Professor, SEW
Khyber Teaching Hospital
6. 2 D Image
No depth Perception
No tactile feedback
Counter-intuitive
Limited movements
Magnification
7. Open Surgeon Vs Lap Surgeon
How do they differ?!
Open Surgeon
Fast
Hand is as good as eyes
Dissection precedes
Ergonomics: Optional
Laparoscopic Surgeon
Slow and steady
Stop when you dont see
Haemostasis precedes
Ergonomics: Vital
8. To be an efficient Surgeon
Equipments
Environment
Concentrate on
9. PATIENT POSITION
Produce gravitational displacement of viscera away
from surgical site.
Trendelenberg Rev Trendelenberg
15-20 head down 20-30 head up
Endobronchial
intubation
Predisposition to DVT
27. Ideal Relaxed Position
-straight head, in the axis of the trunk,
without rotation or extension of the cervical spine;
- shoulders in a relaxed and neutral position;
- arms alongside the body
- elbows bent to 70 to 90 degrees
- forearms in an horizontal or slightly descending axis-
-hands pronated (physiological resting position);
- hands and fingers lightly grip the handles/handpiece
Waist line table
Gaze down view of monitor
Straight line principle
Triangulation
28. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF LAPAROSCOPY
Can be:
Mechanical
Metabolic
On
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary
Gastrointestinal
Renal
Peripheral vascular
29. Cardiovascular Effects:
IAP
CO
VR
SV
Afterload
MAP
HRx =
Vasopressin &
Catecholamines
CO2
CVP PCWP SVR
VR LVEDV
30. Cardiovascular Effects:
Cardiac Output
Variation between studies
< 30% decrease when observed
On insufflation; in I.A.P; transient
generally noted in:
ASA Class III/IV
hypovolemic patients
PP > 15 mm Hg
reverse Trendellenberg position
31. Respiratory Effects:
IAP
cephalad shift
diaphragm
paradoxic
diaphragm motion
ITP
FRC
RR
CO2
Ve & work of breathing
chest wall
compliance
Hypercapnia
PAWP +
Alveolar
Collapse
TV
32. Respiratory Complications:
Pneumothorax / Pneumomediastinum /
Pneumopericardium
2属 to diffusion of gas from pneumoperitoneum
Accidental diaphragm injury / pre-existing diaphragmatic
defect
2属 to rupture of blebs with PAWP
Gas Embolism
2属 to vascular injury
trocar / needle insertion on insufflation / intra-op vessel injury
37. Peripheral Vascular Effects:
Incidence of DVT, PE generally lower post
laparoscopic procedures
Secondary to improved prophylaxis?
Risk increased with longer procedures and
reverse Trendellenberg
#11: Trendelenburg position (head down) usually for gynaecological procedures or Reverse trendelenburg (head up) for upper GI surgery.
Trendelenburg: Greater respiratory effects including further reduction in FRC, more V/Q mismatch and greater risk of atelactasis. Initial increase in VR may not be tolerated in patients with compromised myocardial compliance.
Reverse Trendelenburg: More marked effects on CV system due to decreased VR and CO therefore low BP.
3 most common patient positions: supine for majority of procedures including cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gastric small bowel, colonic and vascular proceures. Modified lithotomy position used for procedures in pelvis. Allen stirrups used to hold leg in position. Lateral decubitus position most often used for splenectomy, adrenalectomy and thoracoscopic procedures.