Prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among gynecologic surgeons performing laparoscopic procedures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lily WuSarah LiuJonathan LommenJessica PudwellLucie PellandOlga Bougie

Published in: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (2022)

The current meta-analysis provides preliminary evidence of a high prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms among gynecologic laparoscopic surgeons. Future research is needed to explore the underlying risk factors and interventional strategies to mitigate this risk.

Keyphrases

risk factors
robot assisted
systematic review
quality improvement
thoracic surgery
chronic pain
endometrial cancer
meta analyses
pain management
neuropathic pain
current status
minimally invasive
randomized controlled trial
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
spinal cord injury