Operating with pain: Reader response

Laparoscopic instruments are not friendly to anyone’s hands. Also, how fun is it to stand on your left foot for an entire case while operating a right foot control for your instruments?

Colette Whitby, MD, FACS
Southbridge, Mass.

Ergonomics in the OR is one of the subjects being considered at the Governor’s Competency and Wellness work group. More information is available, but certainly more has to be done.

David Welsh, MD, FACS
Batesville, IN