Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeons
Objective In this web-based international survey study, we aimed to show an association between physical exhaustion and patient, relatives, and employer-related mental stress for surgeons performing open radical prostatectomy (ORP), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and robot-assisted laparo...
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| description | Objective In this web-based international survey study, we aimed to show an association between physical exhaustion and patient, relatives, and employer-related mental stress for surgeons performing open radical prostatectomy (ORP), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Additionally, we also aimed to compare the outcomes of three approaches. Methods We sent a ten-question survey to the urologists performing ORP, LRP, and RALP via e-mail and social media. Only fully completed surveys were included in the study analysis. We asked questions about age, the preferred surgical approach for radical prostatectomy, frequency of weekly exercise, and their possible associations with physical exhaustion and musculoskeletal complaints. Results A total of 160 urologists completed the survey. The RALP group showed a lower physical exhaustion rate and increased eye strain (p < 0.001) and p = 0.002, respectively). Although walking was the most preferred sports activity, no correlation was found between regular sport or exercise and musculoskeletal complaints (p > 0.05). Conclusion Compared to ORP and LRP, physical exhaustion was lower in the RALP technique. Although the number of participants was limited, regular exercise weakly improved physical exhaustion and musculoskeletal complaints. We believe that regular sports activities by urologists dealing with LRP and RALP will help relieve physical discomfort. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-c2bd9fc6b4a64e448bbccd52d6a9699d2025-08-22T15:05:07ZengPeerJ Inc.PeerJ2167-83592025-08-0113e1990810.7717/peerj.19908Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeonsMahmut T. Olcucu0Mustafa S. Bolat1Kadir Yildirim2Yasar Ozgok3Theodoros Tokas4Ali Gözen5Department of Urology, University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, TurkeyDepartment of Urology, Atilim University, Ankara, TurkeyDepartment of Urology, Malatya Turgut Ozal University, Malatya, TurkeyDepartment of Urology, Ankara Yuksek Ihtısas University, Ankara, TurkeyDepartment of Urology and Andrology, General Hospital Hall i.T, Hall in Tirol, AustriaDepartment of Urology, Medius Kliniken, University of Tubingen, Stuttgart, GermanyObjective In this web-based international survey study, we aimed to show an association between physical exhaustion and patient, relatives, and employer-related mental stress for surgeons performing open radical prostatectomy (ORP), laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP), and robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Additionally, we also aimed to compare the outcomes of three approaches. Methods We sent a ten-question survey to the urologists performing ORP, LRP, and RALP via e-mail and social media. Only fully completed surveys were included in the study analysis. We asked questions about age, the preferred surgical approach for radical prostatectomy, frequency of weekly exercise, and their possible associations with physical exhaustion and musculoskeletal complaints. Results A total of 160 urologists completed the survey. The RALP group showed a lower physical exhaustion rate and increased eye strain (p < 0.001) and p = 0.002, respectively). Although walking was the most preferred sports activity, no correlation was found between regular sport or exercise and musculoskeletal complaints (p > 0.05). Conclusion Compared to ORP and LRP, physical exhaustion was lower in the RALP technique. Although the number of participants was limited, regular exercise weakly improved physical exhaustion and musculoskeletal complaints. We believe that regular sports activities by urologists dealing with LRP and RALP will help relieve physical discomfort.https://peerj.com/articles/19908.pdfErgonomyLaparoscopyOpen surgeryRadical prostatectomyRobotics |
| spellingShingle | Mahmut T. Olcucu Mustafa S. Bolat Kadir Yildirim Yasar Ozgok Theodoros Tokas Ali Gözen Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeons PeerJ Ergonomy Laparoscopy Open surgery Radical prostatectomy Robotics |
| title | Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeons |
| title_full | Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeons |
| title_fullStr | Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeons |
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| title_short | Physical and mental effects of different radical prostatectomy techniques on urologic surgeons |
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| topic | Ergonomy Laparoscopy Open surgery Radical prostatectomy Robotics |
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