Real-Time 3D Posture Tracking for Surgeons in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery

Pietro Neroni, Giuseppe Caggianese, Ciro Esposito, Luigi Gallo, Luigi Gallo

2025

Abstract

Minimally invasive pediatric surgery presents ergonomic challenges that significantly increase the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among surgeons due to prolonged periods of suboptimal posture. This study introduces a real-time posture monitoring and correction system designed to address this issue. The system utilizes depth camera technology, interactive feedback mechanisms, advanced skeletal tracking, and ergonomic assessment algorithms to continuously monitor and evaluate surgeons’ posture. Through rapid data processing, the system provides real-time feedback, enabling immediate posture adjustments during surgical procedures. It delivers non-intrusive alerts to inform medical staff when incorrect postures are detected, thereby promoting ergonomic well-being and reducing the incidence of MSDs. Designed for seamless integration into the peri-operative environment, the system meets strict requirements for privacy, sterility, and operational efficiency. Beyond its application in surgical practice, the system can also enhance surgical education and training by providing real-time feedback, enabling personalized learning pathways, and gamified simulation exercises. It provides detailed analyses of trainee performance, enabling instructors to deliver targeted feedback and develop adaptive training strategies based on detected posture deviations.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Neroni P., Caggianese G., Esposito C. and Gallo L. (2025). Real-Time 3D Posture Tracking for Surgeons in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery. In Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: ERSeGEL; ISBN 978-989-758-746-7, SciTePress, pages 921-928. DOI: 10.5220/0013504200003932

in Bibtex Style

@conference{ersegel25,
author={Pietro Neroni and Giuseppe Caggianese and Ciro Esposito and Luigi Gallo},
title={Real-Time 3D Posture Tracking for Surgeons in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: ERSeGEL},
year={2025},
pages={921-928},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013504200003932},
isbn={978-989-758-746-7},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: ERSeGEL
TI - Real-Time 3D Posture Tracking for Surgeons in Pediatric Minimally Invasive Surgery
SN - 978-989-758-746-7
AU - Neroni P.
AU - Caggianese G.
AU - Esposito C.
AU - Gallo L.
PY - 2025
SP - 921
EP - 928
DO - 10.5220/0013504200003932
PB - SciTePress