TRIZ-based method for developing a conceptual laparoscopic surgeon’s chair

Abstract

TRIZ, also known as the theory of innovative problem-solving, has garnered attention from several proponents who advocate its merits as a systematic technique or toolkit that offers a rational framework for fostering creativity in pursuing innovation and creative problem-solving. The broad range of tools and procedures used in the TRIZ-based innovating enable the effective development of next-generation items while successfully enhancing existing ones. Using these tools and approaches may also facilitate the development of the necessary functionality and mitigate the costs associated with manufacturing processes, hence allowing the introduction of novel and enhanced products to be introduced into the market. This study aims to employ the TRIZ approach to develop an optimal laparoscopic chair design. The design of the laparoscopic chair was with a particular emphasis on ease and usability. The laparoscopic chair’s design demonstrated adherence to ergonomic principles despite the absence of actual ergonomic testing. This design has the chair’s adjustable components, which allow for height and level modifications, as well as customizable positioning to accommodate the preferences of the seated individual. The outcome of this design is comparable to laparoscopic chairs offered by medical corporations and preparing for the prototyping phase.

Keywords:

• TRIZ
• laparoscopy
• surgeon chair
• optimization
• innovative design
• innovation

REVIEWING EDITOR:

• D T Pham, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

SUBJECTS:

• CAD CAE CAM - Computing & Information Technology
• Computation
• Computer Engineering
• Mechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Engineering Economics
• Medicine

Acknowledgments

The authors gratefully thank the author’s respective institution for their strong support in this study. All authors consent to the publication of this manuscript.

Author contributions

Gatot Santoso: Methodology, validation, formal analysis, writing—review and editing, and Funding acquisition. Muhammad Imam Ammarullah: Validation, investigation, and writing—review and editing. S. Sugiharto: Project administration and funding acquisition. Taufiq Hidayat: Conceptualization, data curation, writing—original draft preparation, and visualization. Slamet Khoeron: Software and resources. Athanasius Priharyoto Bayuseno: Writing—review and editing and supervision. J. Jamari: writing—review and editing and supervision.

Disclosure statement

No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Data availability statement

All data used to support the findings of this study are included in the article.

Additional information

Funding

The research was funded by the Grant research program Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Pasundan.