Objectives: Virtual simulators have been validated as training tools for development of laparoscopic skills and as an instrument of discrimination between novice and senior surgeons. Whilst formal training programs for inexperienced surgeons are lacking; there is no information about the use of these simulation devices in order to obtain optimal results.Material and methods: We present […]
Introduction : With the progress of gastrofiberscopy, the endoscopic sphincterotomy have been performed as a standard therapy for CBD stones. But in the recent studies, the primary laparoscopic CBD exploration is superior or not inferior than endoscopic sphincterotomy in the clearance rate and morbidity rate. And also, there have been many studies about the advantages […]
Introduction: The effectiveness of esophagomyotomy for improving swallowing in elderly patients with achalasia compared with younger ones has been questioned. This study was designed to provide an answer. Methods: 139 consecutive patients with esophageal achalasia who underwent laparoscopic esophagomyotomy and Dor fundoplication and who were available for telephone interview were divided into two groups by […]
Introduction: Laparoscopic skills training is usually reserved for surgical residents who have some experience in performing open surgical procedures. This study examined the outcomes of training 4th year medical students matched in a surgical specialty (who had no prior open case experience as primary surgeon) in the skills tasks of the SAGES FLS program. Methods: […]
Background: The development of laparoscopic surgery has been allowed its incorporation in the surgical treatment of gastric cancer. The number of lymph node dissected is one of the tools used to evaluate the quality of lymph node dissection in gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to compare the quality of lymph node dissection […]