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Evaluating the Effect of Implementatioon of Ergonomic Principles Into Laparoscopic Tool Handle Design On Surgeon Performance and Efficiency
Kryztopher D Tung, MS, Rami M Shorti, MS, Earl C Downey, MD, Donald S Bloswick, PhD, Andrew S Merryweather, PhD. Mechanical Engineering Dept., University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Introduction: A multitude of factors can affect a surgeon’s performance in the operating room; these may include surgeon comfort and skill level, tool handle… Continue Reading
Microbiology and Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Phrompirun Wattanawiggid, MD, Achara Chankaew, MD, Petch Kasetsuwan, MD, Panot Yimcharoen, MD. Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Background: The use of antibiotics in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is well established. Type of antibiotics, prophylaxis purpose, and period after surgery varies significantly among surgeons. The purpose of this study was to determine the microorganism in bile of… Continue Reading
Twenty-year Trend in the Utilization of Heller Myotomy for Achalasia in the United States
Jennifer Preston, MD, James Dolan, MD, John Hunter, MD, Brian Diggs, PhD. Oregon Health & Science University. Background: The objective of this study was to determine the U.S. national trend in the utilization of Heller myotomy (HM) for achalasia over a twenty year period. Methods: Using the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) of between 6… Continue Reading