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Hand Problems Among Endourologists., Kelly A Healy, Raymond W Pak, Ryan C Cleary, Arturo Colon-Herdman, Demetrius H Bagley
Hand Problems Among Endourologists., Kelly A Healy, Raymond W Pak, Ryan C Cleary, Arturo Colon-Herdman, Demetrius H Bagley
Department of Urology Faculty Papers
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Endourology has evolved rapidly for the management of both benign and malignant disease of the upper urinary tract. Limited data exist, however, on the occupational hazards posed by complex endourologic procedures. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and possible causes of hand problems among endourologists who routinely perform flexible ureteroscopy compared with controls.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: An online computer survey targeted members of the Endourological Society and psychiatrists in academic and community settings. A total of 600 endourologists and 578 psychiatrists were contacted by e-mail. Invited physicians were queried regarding their practice settings …