Transforming Surgeon Safety: IIT-Delhi and AIIMS Redesign Laparoscopic Instruments
Surgeons often endure hours in non-ergonomic postures during laparoscopic surgery, leading to chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries. In response, IIT Delhi and AIIMS have teamed up to design next-generation laparoscopic tools that prioritize ergonomics and user comfort. This initiative uses a participatory, research-driven approach, engaging industrial design students from IIT-D alongside practicing surgeons from AIIMS