AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: Surgical Ergonomics

AAGL Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG Webinar: Click here to register.

Please click here to view the complete syllabus for this webinar including the webinar description, objectives, credit info, moderator & faculty info, and financial disclosures.

Webinar Topic: Surgical Ergonomics

Presented by:

Shawn A. Menefee, MD
Division Head of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Kaiser Permanente San Diego; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Department of Reproductive Medicine, University of California San Diego; Division Head, KP San Diego Urogynecology Program, Lead of Begin Gynecology Robotics for Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and Research Chair for Kaiser Permanente San Diego
Title of Talk: “Work Related Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Preventable Epidemic or Surgical Ergonomics”

Tara Cohen, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Director of Research, Department of Academic Affairs, Division of Simulation and Interprofessional Education, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Director, Surgical Safety and Human Factors Research, Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Title of Talk: “Using Human Factors Methods to Optimize Cognitive Ergonomics in the Operating Room”

Noor Dasouki Abu-Alnadi, MD
Assistant Professor, UNC Department of OB-GYN, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC; Assistant Fellowship Program Director, Department of OB-GYN, Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Title of Talk: “Surgical Instrumentation: Shortcomings and Opportunities”

Andrew Gabrielson, MD
Member, Board of Directors and Chairman, IT and Communications Committee, Society of Surgical Ergonomics; PGY-5 Urology Resident, Brady Urological Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Title of Talk: “Overcoming Implementation Challenges of Ergonomic Interventions and the Role of Collaboration”

Amy J. Park, MD (Moderator)
Immediate Past Chair, AAGL Urogynecology / Vaginal Surgery Special Interest Group (SIG); Section Head, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery Subspecialty Care for Women’s Health, Cleveland Clinic, OB/GYN & Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland, OH

Webinar Description: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are highly prevalent among surgeons, which adversely affect individual health and wellness, in addition to depleting the surgical workforce. This webinar will review the importance of surgical ergonomics in terms of preventing disability, career longevity, surgical instrumentation, best practices for cognitive and physical ergonomics, and future directions/innovations within this space.

Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:
1. Review the impact and prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders
2. Review surgical implementation
3. Employ best practices for cognitive and physical ergonomics

The AAGL is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The AAGL designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Should you have any questions regarding CME accreditation for this webinar, please contact Nancy Williams, AAGL CME Consultant, at nancy@cmeconsultants.com.

*This webinar is presented by the Urogynecology/Vaginal Surgery SIG. To view the Urogynecology/ Vaginal Surgery SIG Board member details on AAGL Connect, please click here.