Mikael Forsman
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Total Citations
243
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About
Mikael Forsman is a leading researcher in surgical ergonomics and occupational biomechanics, whose work has fundamentally advanced our understanding of the physical demands placed on surgeons. His research focuses on quantifying and mitigating work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in surgical settings, with a particular emphasis on the comparative ergonomic impacts of open, laparoscopic, and robot-assisted surgery. Forsman’s major contributions include pioneering the use of wearable motion tracking sensors to objectively measure intraoperative workload, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2016 study (117 citations), which revealed the hidden physical strain of robotic surgery. His influential 2018 survey of EAES surgeons (89 citations) provided critical epidemiological evidence that operating “hurts,” highlighting the widespread prevalence of pain among endoscopic surgeons. Forsman has also advanced ergonomic evaluation methods through digital human manikin simulations, enabling virtual pre-production assessments of surgical consoles to reduce injury risk. His work has directly informed the design of safer surgical workstations and has been instrumental in raising awareness of surgeon well-being as a patient safety issue. With over 240 total citations, Forsman’s research bridges biomechanics, occupational health, and surgical innovation, making him a key voice in the movement toward sustainable surgical careers.
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- 2Operating hurts: a study of EAES surgeons89 citations · 2018
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