Claudia Fossataro
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Claudia Fossataro is a leading researcher in the ergonomics and safety of robotic-assisted surgery, with a particular focus on the visual and physical well-being of surgeons. Her work critically examines the human factors behind advanced surgical technologies, most notably the Da Vinci three-dimensional (3D) system. In her highly cited 2023 study, "3D Da Vinci robotic surgery: is it a risk to the surgeon’s eye health?" (9 citations), Fossataro pioneered the investigation of binocular visual discomfort and potential ocular strain associated with prolonged use of 3D laparoscopic systems. This research has been instrumental in highlighting an often-overlooked occupational hazard in modern surgery, bridging the gap between surgical innovation and practitioner health. By quantifying the degree of visual fatigue and ergonomic risk, her contributions have informed best practices for surgical training and equipment design. Fossataro’s work stands out for its direct clinical relevance, advocating for safer working conditions in abdominal, urological, and gynecological procedures. Her findings are essential reading for surgeons, hospital administrators, and medical device engineers seeking to optimize both patient outcomes and surgeon longevity.
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- 13D Da Vinci robotic surgery: is it a risk to the surgeon’s eye health?9 citations · 2023