Emmanuel Tetteh

Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Papers

2

Total Citations

71

H-Index

2

About

Emmanuel Tetteh is a leading researcher in surgical ergonomics and robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to improving surgeon well-being and patient outcomes. His work focuses on optimizing ergonomic conditions during open, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures, addressing the physical strain that often leads to musculoskeletal injuries among surgeons. Tetteh’s major contributions include a comprehensive review of surgical ergonomics literature, which he paired with educational illustrations to guide safer practices—a paper that has garnered 48 citations since 2023. He also conducted pioneering comparative studies on intraoperative workload, notably analyzing the differences between multi-port da Vinci Xi and single-port da Vinci SP robots during robotic radical prostatectomy, cited 23 times. This research highlights how robotic platform design can reduce cognitive and physical demands, enhancing surgical precision and longevity. Tetteh’s work has been instrumental in shaping ergonomic training protocols and influencing the adoption of less taxing robotic systems. His achievements underscore a commitment to merging human factors engineering with surgical innovation, making him a key voice in the movement toward healthier, more sustainable surgical careers.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
71
Total Citations
36
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Optimizing ergonomics during open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgery: A review of surgical ergonomics literature and development of educational illustrations
48 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic in Arizona

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