A Checklist Improves Troubleshooting of Common Endoscopic Malfunctions By Surgical Residents in a Simulated Environment
Kevin L Grimes, MD, Jenny Lam, BS, Shawn Tsuda, MD University of Nevada School of Medicine INTRODUCTIONThis study assessed the utility of a checklist in troubleshooting endoscopic equipment. Prior studies have demonstrated that performance in simulated tasks translates into completion of similar tasks in the operating room, and that simulation of low-frequency events may increase… Continue Reading
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- Education / Simulation
A Comparison of Exoscopy and Microscopy in Novice Learners: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Nicole T Townsend, MD, Thomas Robinson, MD, Paul Montero, MD University of Colorado Department of Surgery OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to compare the novel technique of exoscopy to microsopy (current standard of care) in surgical performance, stress and workload for novice learners. Exoscopy is a new method of operative visualization where the magnification of endoscopic… Continue Reading
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A Cost-Effective, Easily Reproducible Endoscopic Training Model
Yuhsin V Wu, MD, Steve J Schomisch, Phd, Cassandra N Cipriano, Jeffrey L Ponsky, MD, Jeffrey M Marks, MD University Hospitals Case Medical Center Introduction: The future of surgery is constantly evolving. With advancements in endoscopic techniques and equipment, more surgical procedures are becoming purely endoscopic or hybrid. In addition, the Society of American Gastrointestinal… Continue Reading
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A new animal training model for thoracoscopic esophagectomy in a prone position
Soji Ozawa, MD, PhD, Takashi Akaishi, MD, PhD, Haruhiro Inoue, MD, PhD, Masayuki Higashino, MD, PhD, Takashi Kamei, MD, PhD, Natsuya Katada, MD, PhD, Tatsuyuki Kawano, MD, PhD, Yuko Kitagawa, MD, PhD, Masahiko Murakami, MD, PhD, Shunichi Okushiba, MD, PhD, Nobuo Omura, MD, PhD, Harushi Osugi, MD, PhD Japan Study Group for Endoscopic Esophageal Surgery… Continue Reading
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A Proficiency Based Skills Training Curriculum for the Sages Step (surgical Training for Endoscopic Proficiency) Program
Victor T Wilcox, MD, Ted Trus, MD, Jose M Martinez, MD, Brian J Dunkin, MD The Methodist Hospital, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, the University of Miami INTRODUCTION The STEP program is a collaborative project between SAGES and Olympus America Inc. dedicated to providing flexible endoscopy equipment and a curriculum for training to all surgical residency programs in the… Continue Reading
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- Podium Presentations
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- Education / Simulation
A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess If Deliberate Practice on a Virtual Reality Simulator Can Achieve ‘Expert’ Surgical Performance
Daniel A Hashimoto, BA, Laura Beyer-Berjot, MD, Pramudith Sirimanna, MBBS, K. Anders Ericsson, PhD, Noel N Williams, MBBCh, FRCSI, Ara Darzi, KBE, PC, MD, FRCS, FACS, Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, MA, PhD, FRCS Imperial College London, Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania, Florida State University IntroductionThis study investigated whether deliberate practice (DP) leads to an… Continue Reading
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A Smartphone/Tablet Application for Advanced Laparoscopy Training
Julian Varas, MD, Erwin Buckel, MD, Ricardo Ramirez, Jorge Martinez, MD, Nicolas Jarufe, MD, Camilo Boza, MD Faculty of Medicine,. Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, Department of Digestive Surgery. Introduction: Nowadays the majority of surgeons and surgical residentes owns either a smartphone or a tablet device. Medical applications have gained popularity as a portable and… Continue Reading
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Adoption of Single Incision Laparoscopy after Participation in an Industry-Sponsored Course
Ellen Morrow, MD, Andrew S Wright, MD, Edgar Figuredo, MD, Brant K Oelschlager, MD University of Washington Objectives We aimed to assess the rate of adoption of single incision laparoscopy among participants in industry-sponsored courses. We also aimed to learn about barriers to the adoption of single incision techniques. MethodsWe conducted 7 courses in single… Continue Reading
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Analyses of over 800 trainees attended an integrated 2-day standardized laparoscopic surgery training course at a single center in Kyushu University
Morimasa Tomikawa, MD, PhD, FACS, Munenori Uemura, MMedSci, Yoshihiro Nagao, MD, Norifumi Tsutsumi, MD, PhD, Ryuichi Kumashiro, MD, Ryota Souzaki, MD, PhD, Kenoki Ohuchida, MD, PhD, Satoshi Ieiri, MD, PhD, Takeshi Ohdaira, MD, PhD, Makoto Hashizume, MD, PhD, FACS Department of Advanced Medicine and Innovative Technology, Kyushu University Hospital, Kyushu University Aim: To evaluate the… Continue Reading
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Assessment of Manual Skills Proficiency of Medical Students Considering Surgical Training
Salim S Abunnaja, MD, Shohan Shetty, MD, Andrew Kelsey, J.Alexander Palesty, MD, FACS The Stanley Dudrick Department of Surgery, Saint Mary's Hospital BACKGROUND: Manual skill proficiency and ability to attain skills are not currently employed in selecting residents for surgical training programs. The study objective was to assess whether the technical skill levels and ability… Continue Reading
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Augmented Reality Telementoring (ART) Platform: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Assess the Efficacy of a New Surgical Education Technology
Michael Russo, MD, Angelina Vera, Adnan Mohsin, Shawn Tsuda, MD University of Nevada Introduction: Laparoscopic skills training has evolved over recent years. However, traditional mentoring (TM) still engages verbal and visual cues which may distract or confuse the learner. To facilitate laparoscopic skill transference, an Augmented Reality Telementoring (ART) Platform was designed to overlay the… Continue Reading
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Bio-Texture Modeling of digestive organ by multi-material 3D printer: feasibility in therapeutic simulation and navigation
Maki Sugimoto, MD, PhD Gastroenterology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine Our new technology of Bio-Texture Modeling by multi-material 3D printing system enabled manufacturing patient-specific 3D organ models by simultaneous jetting of different types of model materials. We evaluated its feasibility in therapeutic simulation and navigation for digestive diseases to facilitate planning and execution of… Continue Reading
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Can Surgery Residents Be Trained to Perform Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) During Their Training ?
Matthew Johnson, MD, Cory Richardson, MD, Maris Jones, MD, Shawn Tsuda, MD, Adnan Mohsin, Charles St. Hill, MD, Noel Devera, RN, Louise Shadwick, RN, Nathan Ozobia, MD University of Nevada School of Medicine Introduction: In 1983, Nathan Ozobia(NIO) attended an advanced ERCP course in London, UK under Peter Cotton, MD where he subsequently became one… Continue Reading
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Can Therapeutic Minimally Invasive Trauma Be Taught?
Heidi Ryan, MD, Shawn Tsuda, MD, FACS, Timothy Browder, MD, FACS University of Nevada School of Medicine BACKGROUNDThe principles of minimally invasive surgery are the same in trauma as they are in any other specialty of general surgery. Laparoscopy in the trauma patient may reduce non-therapeutic laparotomies and its 41% short-term complication rate. Recent literature… Continue Reading
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Colonoscopists Can Accurately Self-Assess Their Performance When Using the WIMAT Colonoscopy Suitcase Polypectomy Trainer
James Ansell, Joanna Hurley, James Horwood, Chantelle Rizan, Konstantinos Arnaoutakis, Stuart Goddard, Neil Warren, Jared Torkington Welsh Institute for Minimal Access Therapy (WIMAT) Objectives: The aim of this study is to establish if colonoscopists with varying levels of expertise can accurately self-assess their ability to perform colonic polypectomy. An ex-vivo animal polyp simulator previously validated… Continue Reading
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- Posters
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- Education / Simulation