The effect of visual force feedback on applied forces during a complex laparoscopic procedure
Ana Luisa Trejos, PhD, Rajni V Patel, PhD, PEng, Michael D Naish, PhD, PEng, Richard A Malthaner, MD, MSc, FRCSC, FACS, FCCP, Christopher M Schlachta, BSc, MD, CM, FRCSC, FACS Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics, Lawson Health Research Institute. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Surgery, The University… 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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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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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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The Rate of Conversion based on the level of the trainee surgeon
Bhavna Gami, BScHonsMScMBBS, Kumran Qurashi, MD Ealing Hospital, London UK Introduction Laparoscopic surgery is known to be advantageous over open surgery; however, the effectiveness of the approach depends on the conversion rate. The aim of our audit was to find out whether the rate of conversion is based on the level of training by the… Continue Reading
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How Many Supervised Colpotomies Should General Surgeons Do to Safely Engage in Transvaginal NOTES?
Dimitrios Stefanidis, MD, PhD, David Desilets, MD, Vimal Narula, MD, Robert Fanelli, MD, Daniel J Scott, MD, Kurt Roberts, MD Carolinas Healthcare System, Yale University, multiple Introduction: The transvaginal (TV) access is one of the most commonly used approaches to NOTES procedures. Unfortunately, training and or credentialing guidelines that ensure the safety of this approach… Continue Reading
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Development of a Successful Robotic Surgery Curriculum
Kamran Samakar, MD, Juan Andres Astudillo, MD, Robert Aragon, MD, Keith Scharf, DO, Marcos Michelotti, MD, Joanne Baerg, MD, Carlos Garberoglio, MD Loma Linda University Medical Center BackgroundWith the increased adoption of robotic surgery for general surgical procedures there has been a growing demand for a comprehensive curriculum for resident training. We set out to… 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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Smartphones in Surgery: An emerging trend
Ashvind Bawa, MBBS, MS, FMAS, Atul Mishra, MBBS, MS, FRCS, Amandeep Singh Nar, MBBS, MS, FMAS Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana Introduction Smartphones are becoming an integral part of everyone’s lives. Mobile phones whose primary purpose is calling and staying in touch with friends and family can do much more now. With the launch… Continue Reading
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Prospective randomised controlled blinded study to evaluate the effect of short term focused training program in laparoscopy on operative room performance of surgery resident.
Virinder K Bansal, MS, FACS, M C Misra, Rahul Raveendran, Hemanga K Bhattacharjee, Karthik Rajan, Subodh Kumar, Asuri Krishna Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Center, Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical sciences, New Delhi, IntroductionThe role of training in laparoscopic surgery cannot be overemphasised. There are various methods of laparoscopic training ranging from… Continue Reading
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Robotic-Assisted Colorectal Procedures in the Elderly.
Rami Makhoul, MD, Sam Luka, MD, Samir Agarwal, MD, Ashley Tirona, Vincent J Obias, MD George Washington University BACKGROUND:The robotic system is being adopted as a minimally invasive modality for colorectal resections in many institutions. The advantages, including stable platform, dexterity and better visualization have been well established in the literature. However, data on the… 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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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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The Effects of Acute Aerobic Exercise on the Acquisition and Retention of Laparoscopic Skills
Genevieve Chartrand, BSc, Pepa Kaneva, Msc, Chao Li, MD, Andrea M Petrucci, MD, Andrew F Mutter, BSc, Franco Carli, MD, Liane S Feldman, MD, Gerald M Fried, MD, Melina C Vassiliou, MD McGill University INTRODUCTION: Exercise is recognized to be beneficial to learning. The purpose of this research was to determine whether an episode of… Continue Reading
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Do Experts Give Better Feedback Than Novices on Virtual Reality Simulators?
Dmitry Nepomnayshy, MD, Lilian Chen, MD, Kuhn Jay, MD, Ron Bush, BS, MIS, Neal Seymour, MD Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center INTRODUCTION: Surgical simulator technology is rapidly evolving and expert surgeon advice is often sought in development and testing. Haptic-enabled Virtual Reality (HVR) simulation has potential advantages over box trainers; however, suturing has… Continue Reading
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