40.3% (n=29) of attendees of the Current Common Dilemmas in Colorectal Surgery PG Course reported no management of symptomatic parastomal hernias in the preceding 3 months of practice, and another 50% (n=36) reported 1-3 patients. Average comfort level for management of symptomatic parastomal hernias among attendees of the Current Common Dilemmas in Colorectal Surgery PG […]
75.5% (n=37) of attendees at the Current State of MIS Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery PG Course reported no use of laparoscopic hepatectomy over prior 3 months of practice, and another 16.3% (n=8) reported only 1-3 uses. Average comfort level for use laparoscopic hepatectomy was 2.1/5 among attendees at the Current State of MIS Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery PG Course […]
18.0% (n=250) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the Bariatric learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the Bariatric learning theme, 12% (n=134) wanted to increase their ability to recognize and treat anatomic, metabolic and nutritional complications of weight loss surgery. At three-month follow-up, 31% of those responding (n=39) reported inability to fully […]
22.9% (n=317) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the Hernia learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the Hernia learning theme, 9% (n=140) wanted to increase their understanding of the surgical techniques for inguinal hernia repair including the advantages and disadvantages of each surgical option. At three-month follow-up, 13% of those responding (n=30) […]
10.0% (n=139) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the Colorectal learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the Colorectal learning theme, 12% (n=53) wanted to implement a fast track protocol using pain management advances and ileus reducing strategies to optimize outcomes. At three-month follow-up, 53% of those responding (n=15) reported inability to fully […]
6.7% (n=93) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the New Technologies/Skills Acquisition learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the New Technologies/Skills Acquisition learning theme,11% (n=40) wanted to increase their ability to evaluate new technology and its potential to change practice patterns. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the New Technologies/Skills Acquisition […]
6.7% (n=93) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the Academic/Education learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the Academic/Education learning theme, 8% (n=36) wanted to increase the number of scientific papers that they write. At three-month follow-up, 62% of those responding (n=13) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change. Of 2015 […]
4.6% (n=64) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the FlexEndo learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the FlexEndo learning theme, 18% (n=33) wanted to adopt new endolumenal techniques into their clinical practice. At three-month follow-up, 23.5% of those responding (n=17) reported inability to fully implement the intended practice change. Of 2015 annual […]
3.5% (n=49) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the HPB learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the HPB/Solid Organ learning theme, 16.7% (n=34) wanted to improve their approach to the Critical View of Safety before dividing any structures during cholecystectomy. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the HPB/Solid Organ learning theme,12.3% […]
1.9% (n=27) of 2015 annual meeting attendees chose the Professional/Economics learning theme. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the Professional/Economics learning theme, 12.5% (n=11) wanted to increase their ability to grow their practice. Of 2015 annual meeting attendees interested in the Professional/Economics learning theme, 11.4% (n=10) wanted to increase their use of marketing and […]