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A randomized controlled trial found that training with a 3D-printed model for laparoscopic biliary-enteric anastomosis led to significantly shorter operation times, higher performance scores, and greater goal achievement compared to traditional training methods. This suggests improved skill acquisition and transferability to a clinical setting with…
17% of general surgery residency graduates pursued academic surgery careers. Factors associated with this choice included graduating from a top-20 program, working with a research mentor, holding an advanced degree, and publishing during residency. Only research productivity during residency predicted early career success. Programs should…
Study finds high inaccuracy (31%) in self-reported conflicts of interest (COIs) in prominent general surgical journals. Authors from the US had the lowest accuracy rate at 69%, compared to the UK (93%) and Australia (96%). Most inaccuracies were observed in corresponding/senior authors (39%), highlighting the…
Magnetic compression anastomosis (MCA) offers sutureless passage construction for tubular organs, showing promise due to low recurrence rates and improved clinical outcomes compared to conventional treatments. The review highlights MCA's use in various gastrointestinal diseases, showcasing superior anastomotic results compared to surgical sutures. Although initial…
Utilizing a mixed methods approach, the MEASURE study aims to evaluate the productivity, patient care, and workforce impact of the high-volume low complexity surgical hubs programme on the backlog of elective surgery patients in England. The study, informed by the consolidated framework for implementation research,…
Placebo-controlled surgical trials showed similar recruitment but significantly higher attrition compared to non-operative trials. Incorporating additional follow-up timepoints can reduce attrition rates in placebo-controlled studies. Researchers should consider strategies to mitigate dropout and loss to follow-up in surgical trials with placebo controls.
A decade-long analysis of 500 robotic hepatectomies reveals the learning curve to achieve long-term mastery. Cumulative sum chart analysis identified a significant minimum number of cases required to overcome the learning curve for minor, major, and technically challenging minor resections. This data can guide surgeons…
High hospital market competition was associated with poorer postoperative outcomes and higher hospitalization costs in complex cancer surgery cases. Patients treated in high-competition markets had lower odds of achieving optimal outcomes and incurred greater healthcare costs compared to those in low-competition markets. Geographic disparities were…
Robotic novices showed comparable improvements in tissue handling skills after both virtual reality (VR) and robotic system training. However, participants required significantly fewer repetitions to reach proficiency in tasks when trained on the robotic system compared to the VR simulator. This suggests that while VR…
Extraversion was significantly correlated with higher 360-degree assessment scores among surgical residency applicants. Personality profiles of applicants showed higher ratings in emotional stability, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness compared to the norm. However, these assessments did not correlate with objective measures of technical skill using laparoscopic…
