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Surgical Ergonomics

Geeta Lal MD
Ergonomics
Surgical Ergonomics
Q-Optics
Team Ergonomics
Ergonomics In Surgery
Anti-Fatigue Mats
Musculoskeletal Injuries
Exoskeletons
Operating Room
Ergonomics In Veterinary Medicine
Cognitive Ergonomics
Medical Education
Titan Retractor
Surgical Loops
Endocrine Surgery
Posechecker
Visual Ergonomics
Surgical Lighting
Nekspine
Erin Sheffield

This podcast will discuss everything relating to surgical and procedural ergonomics i.e. the people, ideas and technology that will help enhance your physical wellness and career longevity.

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In this episode of the Surgical Ergonomics Podcast, Dr. Geeta Lal discusses one of the questions she hears most often: How do I get my institution to take surgical ergonomics seriously?

While individual strategies such as improving ... more

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In this episode of the Surgical Ergonomics Podcast, Dr. Daniel Kim shares his personal journey with the physical demands of operating and how his own experience with neck and back strain ultimately led to the development of a surgic... more

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In this episode,  we explore how ergonomic risk can be measured in surgical and procedural environments, and why simply asking surgeons whether they are experiencing pain or discomfort may not tell the whole story.

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In healthcare, patient safety and clinician well-being are often approached as individual responsibilities. But what if many of the problems we face are actually shaped by the systems in which we work?

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Recent Guests

Dr. Daniel Kim
Clinical professor, Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California, Irvine; co-inventor of NekSpine
University of California, Irvine; NekSpine
Episode: From Pain to Prevention: The Story Behind a Surgical Exoskeleton with Dr. Daniel Kim
Ali Golabchi
Chief Technology Officer and Director of Research at EWI Works International, Inc.
EWI Works International, Inc.
Episode: From RULA to AI: Measuring Ergonomic Risk in Surgery with Dr. Ali Golabchi
Abigail Wooldridge
Assistant professor, former faculty fellow, and researcher in human factors and socio-technical systems in healthcare
University of Illinois; OSF Health Care (Arches Faculty Fellow); Mayo Clinic (Research Associate)
Episode: Beyond the OR: How Sociotechnical Systems Can Transform Surgical Safety and Clinician Well-Being with Dr. Abigail Wooldridge
Fahad Alam
Associate professor, anesthesiologist, medical education researcher
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre; University of Toronto; Restore Hyperbaric Oxygen and Medical Centre
Episode: Team Ergonomics: How Better OR Teamwork Can Reduce Injury and Improve Patient Safety with Anesthesiologist Dr. Fahad Alam
Dr. Hillevi Hemphälä
Assistant professor at Lund University; expert in visual ergonomics and lighting in healthcare settings
Lund University, Sweden
Episode: How Lighting Affects Performance, Fatigue, and Musculoskeletal Health in the Operating Room with Visual Ergonomist Dr. Hillevi Hemphala
Dr. Deborah Kacmarynski
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology, University of Iowa; Pediatric Otolaryngologist and Cleft and Craniofacial Surgeon
University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Episode: How Basic Interventions Can Improve Ergonomics With Pediatric Otolaryngologist Dr. Deborah Kacmarynski
David Berger
Physician executive, former hospital CEO, digital health advisor
Former SUNY Downstate; Baylor College of Medicine; hospital administration roles
Episode: How Hospital Leaders and Professional Societies Can Drive Improved Ergonomics with Surgeon-Executive Dr. David Berger
Dr. Sara White
Veterinarian with a focus on health, well-being, and ergonomics in high-volume spay/neuter
Spay ASAP Inc / Veterinary medicine leadership in shelter programs
Episode: The Hidden Toll of Veterinary Medicine with Dr. Sara White
Christopher Perkes
Anesthesiologist at Trillium Health Partners, Mississauga, Ontario
Trillium Health Partners
Episode: OR Ergonomics from the Anesthsiology Perspective with Dr. Christopher Perkes

Hosts

Geeta Lal
Host of Surgical Ergonomics; clinician, speaker, and ergonomic coach with a focus on surgeon health and safe operating environments
Linda Miller
Occupational therapist and certified professional ergonomist collaborating on ergonomic education and OR practices

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • OR ergo

    Great info for those working in the OR and beyond. I am a physical therapist and ergonomist. Geeta Lal MD sure knows the issues and is givigg bc great solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    io in Colorado
    United States6 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Dr. Lal shines a light on surgeon health and ergonomics in a way that feels long overdue. The guests are thoughtfully chosen and the episodes are concise, well-researched, and easy to listen to. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vcddth
    United States8 months ago
  • Highly Recommended

    I highly recommend Surgical Ergonomics to anyone committed to improving both performance and longevity in clinical practice. Geeta delivers consistently relevant, evidence-informed content that addresses one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of surgical life—our own physical wellbeing.

    Each episode is thoughtfully structured and directly applicable to real-world practice. Rather than offering abstract theory, Geeta translates ergonomic principles into practical strategies that clinicia... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RPK1003/
    United States8 months ago
  • Outstanding

    Geeta Lal presents an outstanding series of podcast interviews with a wide range of guests from diverse backgrounds and interests. They all come together around the common thread of surgical ergonomics. I highly recommend the series to experienced professionals and trainees alike!

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    5
    1234567890897654321
    United States8 months ago
  • Simply outstanding

    Surgical Ergonomics with Dr. Geeta Lal is an exceptional podcast. It is impeccably delivered and truly relatable across the board. As a fellowship trained neurologist in Headache Medicine, I specialize in treating chronic myofascial pain and spasm, headache disorders, cervicalgia, chronic neck, shoulder, and back pain, etc. in my patients, by utilizing evidence-based injections. Dr. Lal’s podcast covers such a widespread and yet astoundingly underrepresented topic- I cannot emphasize enough how ... more

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    5
    Hannah Park, MD
    United States8 months ago

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Guests are well-chosen, with concise, well-researched discussions that translate into real-world practice.
Listeners praise the host for practical, actionable takeaways and clear explanations of complex ergonomic concepts.
The show is highly regarded for bridging clinical practice with industry innovations and safety culture.

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Team Ergonomics: How Better OR Teamwork Can Reduce Injury and Improve Patient Safety with Anesthesiologist Dr. Fahad Alam
Q: How did this translate into the sim lab, like the interventions that you're trying to implement?
The guest describes piloting cognitive safety scenarios using the CUS framework, a two-step escalation process, an ergonomic checklist, and VR/360-degree simulations to help team members understand each other's perspectives and to teach effective, safe teamwork.
Team Ergonomics: How Better OR Teamwork Can Reduce Injury and Improve Patient Safety with Anesthesiologist Dr. Fahad Alam
Q: How can us surgeons and surgical trainees help our anesthesia colleagues, you know, while we await the studies to come out?
He explains practical ways surgeons can support anesthesia teams, such as proactive communication, making the OR more ergonomically friendly (e.g., adjusting bed height, monitors), and fostering a culture of safety where team members feel comfortable speaking up and asking for help.
Team Ergonomics: How Better OR Teamwork Can Reduce Injury and Improve Patient Safety with Anesthesiologist Dr. Fahad Alam
Q: Of course. So Fahad, just to get us started, would you be so kind as to share a little bit about your background, including where you grew up and how you arrived at your current role?
Fahad Alam discusses growing up in Toronto, his medical training in Canada, his shift toward medical education research and curriculum design, and how his interest in ergonomics and human factors evolved into a focus on team dynamics in the OR, eventually leading to his work with the Society of Surgical Ergonomics and related initiatives.
From RULA to AI: Measuring Ergonomic Risk in Surgery with Dr. Ali Golabchi
Q: How do you balance qualitative and quantitative approaches in a study design?
Use a combined approach: start with rapid qualitative screening to raise awareness, then add quantitative measures to ensure consistency and long-term tracking; tailor depth to the case.
From RULA to AI: Measuring Ergonomic Risk in Surgery with Dr. Ali Golabchi
Q: What are the unique challenges of measuring ergonomic risk in the OR compared to other environments?
The OR combines precision, high cognitive demand, limited space, sterility requirements, and privacy concerns, making measurement tools need to be unobtrusive and practical.

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A practical deep-dive into surgical ergonomics, focusing on how lighting, equipment design, workflow, and wearable tech impact surgeon health, performance, and career longevity. Episodes typically feature clinicians and researchers who share actionable tips, real-world ergonomic interventions, and insights into industry partnerships and device innovation. The show stands out for its diverse range of guests—from surgeons and nurses to engineers and policy experts—bridging clinical practice with product design and organizational change to improve safety and efficiency in the OR.

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Recent guests on Surgical Ergonomics include:

1. Dr. Daniel Kim
2. Ali Golabchi
3. Abigail Wooldridge
4. Fahad Alam
5. Dr. Hillevi Hemphälä
6. Dr. Deborah Kacmarynski
7. David Berger
8. Dr. Sara White

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