Development of the McMaster Embalming Scale (MES) to assess embalming solutions for surgical skills training.
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DOI: 10.1002/ca.24037
Abstract: Human cadavers used for surgical training are embalmed using various methods to facilitate tissue storage and longevity while preserving the natural characteristics required to achieve high fidelity functional task alignment. However, there are no standardized… read more here.
Keywords: mcmaster embalming; embalming scale; embalming solutions; tissue ... See more keywords
Study Links Surgical Skills to Fewer Long‐Term Colon Cancer Complications
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.33605
Abstract: P atients with colorectal cancer whose operations were performed by more technically skilled surgeons were 70% more likely to survive long term, according to a study by Northwestern University researchers published in JAMA Surgery.1 The… read more here.
Keywords: surgical skills; study; colon; bilimoria ... See more keywords
Evaluation of minimally invasive surgical skills training: comparing a neonatal esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula model with a dry box
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DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09185-y
Abstract: Pediatric surgeons require highly advanced minimally invasive surgical skills to perform rare and complex surgeries in a very vulnerable population. We developed a neonatal esophageal atresia (EA) model to improve thoracoscopic surgical skills. This study… read more here.
Keywords: esophageal atresia; surgical skills; neonatal esophageal; invasive surgical ... See more keywords
Does quality assured eLearning provide adequate preparation for robotic surgical skills; a prospective, randomized and multi-center study
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DOI: 10.1007/s11548-021-02545-4
Abstract: In particular after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a precipitous rush to implement virtual and online learning strategies in surgery and medicine. It is essential to understand whether this approach is sufficient… read more here.
Keywords: surgical skills; center; task; quality assured ... See more keywords
Comparison of faculty versus structured peer-feedback for acquisitions of basic and intermediate-level surgical skills.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.06.028
Abstract: PURPOSE Video feedback and faculty feedback has been shown to improve surgical performance; however, consistent access to faculty is challenging. We studied the utility of structured peer-feedback (PF) compared to faculty-feedback (FF) during acquisition of… read more here.
Keywords: surgical skills; peer feedback; feedback; faculty ... See more keywords
Evaluation of robotic surgery skills using dynamic time warping
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2017.09.007
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE accompanied with the wide acceptance of robot assisted minimally invasive surgery (RMIS), the demand for efficient and objective surgical skills evaluation method is increased. Recently, with the development of medical engineering technology,… read more here.
Keywords: surgical skills; evaluation method; time; evaluation ... See more keywords
Towards near real-time assessment of surgical skills: A comparison of feature extraction techniques
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2019.105234
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Surgical skill assessment aims to objectively evaluate and provide constructive feedback for trainee surgeons. Conventional methods require direct observation with assessment from surgical experts which are both unscalable and subjective. The recent… read more here.
Keywords: extraction; surgical skills; time; assessment surgical ... See more keywords
The Development of a Novel Perfused Cadaver Model With Dynamic Vital Sign Regulation and Real-World Scenarios to Teach Surgical Skills and Error Management.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.09.020
Abstract: The landscape of graduate medical education has changed dramatically over the past decade and the traditional apprenticeship model has undergone scrutiny and modifications. The mandate of the 80-hour work-week, the introduction of integrated residency programs,… read more here.
Keywords: surgical skills; dynamic vital; perfused cadaver; model ... See more keywords
Introduction to Open Surgical Skills Curriculum: Randomized Trial of Self-Paced vs Group Video Tutorial Viewing.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2018.08.019
Abstract: OBJECTIVE At our residency program, incoming interns are traditionally taught fundamental open surgical skills like suturing and knot tying in a group setting by viewing 12 instructional videos consecutively followed by individual baseline skill testing.… read more here.
Keywords: video; surgical skills; group; open surgical ... See more keywords
Predictors of Urology Resident Surgical Skills, Clinical Communication Skills, Common Sense and In-Service Scores
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DOI: 10.1016/j.urpr.2017.12.002
Abstract: Introduction: We evaluated predictors of urology resident surgical skills, clinical communication skills, common sense and in-service scores. Methods: We reviewed the Mayo Clinic experience with 49 urology residents who graduated between 2006 and 2016. Residents… read more here.
Keywords: communication skills; surgical skills; skills common; clinical communication ... See more keywords
Comment on ‘Development of virtual ophthalmic surgical skills training’
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DOI: 10.1038/s41433-022-02053-y
Abstract: Development of virtual ophthalmic surgical skills training ’ for an interesting perspective on how ophthalmic surgical skills can be taught successfully online to a diverse student cohort [1]. The authors conclude that virtual delivery of… read more here.
Keywords: development virtual; ophthalmic surgical; virtual ophthalmic; surgical skills ... See more keywords