Table 3 Comparison of the Surgery Task Load Index (SURG-TLX) between the three-dimensional and Conventional micrscope surgical groups
SURG-TLX Parameters | Group 1 (N = 30) | Group 2 (N = 20) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mental Demands WS | Median (IQR) | 22.5 (15–40) | 15 (10–28.75) | 0.153 |
Physical Demands WS | 20 (13.75–30) | 25 (16.25–33.75) | 0.095 | |
Temporal Demands WS | 15 (10–35) | 10 (0–15) | 0.004* | |
Task Complexity WS | 20 (10–30) | 12.5 (6.25–23.75) | 0.137 | |
Situational Stress WS | 25 (15–31.25) | 20 (10–25) | 0.318 | |
Distractions WS | 25 (10–30) | 20 (10–25) | 0.412 | |
Total WS | Mean ± SD | 137.17 ± 28.82 | 113 ± 29.39 | 0.005* |