Assessing and evaluating the impact of operative vision compromise (OViC) on surgeons' practice: a qualitative study.

Background: Assessing the effects of compromised vision in laparoscopic and robotic procedures is crucial to understanding its impact on surgical practice and patient safety. Our aim was to examine the impact of operative vision compromise (OViC) on surgeons' practice.

Methods: Intraoperative workload was qualitatively assessed using the NASA-TLX score.