Papers

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Total Citations

35

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About

Felix Neis is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of surgical ergonomics and robotic-assisted surgery. His work focuses on quantifying the physical demands placed on surgeons, comparing conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) with robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (RALS). In his highly cited study, "Save our surgeons (SOS)," Neis demonstrated that robotic systems significantly reduce surgeons' muscular strain, cardiovascular load, and perceived discomfort, offering a crucial ergonomic advantage over traditional methods. This work, accumulating over 20 citations, has direct implications for surgeon well-being and the prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Neis has also advanced the field of surgical workflow analysis, developing standardized temporal segmentation frameworks and objective performance indicators for robot-assisted hysterectomy. His 2025 publication on a clinical annotation guide library for robotic procedures, already garnering 7 citations, provides a foundational resource for training and assessment. By combining ergonomic science with surgical analytics, Neis is shaping a future where technology not only enhances patient outcomes but also protects the health of the surgeons who wield it.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Save our surgeons (SOS) – an explorative comparison of surgeons’ muscular and cardiovascular demands, posture, perceived workload and discomfort during robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery
20 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 36
🏛 Institutions: University Children's Hospital Tübingen, Institute for Women's Policy Research

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