Performance Optimization Strategies for Complex Endourologic Procedures

Urology. 2020 May:139:44-49. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.01.033. Epub 2020 Feb 8.

Abstract

Objective: To identify and address factors that may impact a surgeon's performance during endourologic procedures.

Methods: A literature review was performed for articles focusing on surgical ergonomics, education, sports and performance psychology.

Results: As urologists and trainees have become more comfortable approaching complex pathology endoscopically, there remains an opportunity to refine surgeon-related factors and optimize extrinsic factors to maximize efficiency and provide patients with the highest quality outcomes and safety.

Conclusion: Medical centers and training programs should strive to include formal lessons on stress-coping mechanisms, communication, and dedicated ergonomic training, as these all play a role in physician well-being and may lead to improved clinical outcomes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Clinical Competence
  • Ergonomics / methods*
  • Humans
  • Posture
  • Psychology, Sports
  • Stress, Psychological / prevention & control*
  • Ureteroscopy / methods*
  • Ureteroscopy / psychology
  • Ureteroscopy / standards
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / methods
  • Urologic Surgical Procedures / psychology
  • Urologists* / education
  • Urologists* / psychology
  • Urologists* / standards
  • Work Performance* / standards