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Ergonomic re-design of a surgical stapling device

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ergonomically designed surgical stapler for various hand sizes and to improve the angle of approach.

Project Overview

Surgical staplers have undergone many design modifications including the recent addition of powered devices. Stapling devices are used both for intestinal resections and anastomoses as well as for vascular control. The users of these devices have also changed overtime with both the increase in female surgeons as well as an aging surgeon population.

Opportunities for improvements in device design for the increasingly diversified surgeon users are multiple. This project provides the opportunity for lab based and field study investigation of the ergonomic implications for the device users as well as potential for novel design modifications and/or solutions.

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Team members from left to right: Andrew Fugate, Ellen Restyanszki, Therese Besser, Albert Anderson
Team members from left to right: Andrew Fugate, Ellen Restyanszki, Therese Besser, Albert Anderson

Contact Information

Team Members

  • Andrew Fugate - Team Leader
  • Albert Anderson - Communicator
  • Therese Besser - BSAC
  • Ellen Restyanszki - BWIG & BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Beth Meyerand - Advisor
  • Dr. Amy Liepert - Client
  • Mary Sesto - Alternate Contact

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