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Surgery
Vanessa N. VanDruff, Harry J. Wong, Julia R. Amundson, Hoover Wu, Michelle Campbell, Kristine Kuchta, H. Mason Hedberg, John Linn, Stephen Haggerty, Woody Denham, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: The training curriculum using simulation-based approach significantly improved participants' knowledge, confidence, and technical performance, with a focus on hands-on practice and tailored instruction to enhance training efficiency.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Dominique L. Doster, Amelia T. Collings, Dimitrios Stefanidis, E. Matthew Ritter
Summary: Completion of the Flexible Endoscopy Curriculum (FEC) is strongly associated with passing the Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES) skills test. Gender and completion of all components of FEC are predictors of passing the FES exam.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2023)
Article
Surgery
I Obaitan, J. M. DeWitt, B. L. Bick, G. Calderon, F. Patel, A. Ghafoor, S. Kundumadam, A. Gutta, M. Gromski, M. A. Al-Haddad
Summary: The study revealed that endoscopic closure of esophageal defects is safer and more effective in acute cases with larger stent diameters. Stent suturing can reduce migration and the need for additional endoscopic procedures. Further comparative studies are required to confirm these results with larger cohorts.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Christophe Almeras, Benjamin Pradere, Vincent Estrade, Paul Meria
Summary: Endoscopic papillary recognition and endoscopic stone recognition provide valuable information for diagnosing the lithogenesis mechanism and identifying high-risk stone formers. Learning EPSR is essential for endourologists to improve the efficiency of stone formers' care.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Mateusz Jagielski, Marek Jackowski
Summary: Endotherapy is a widely recognized and minimally invasive treatment method for pancreatic fluid collections resulting from acute pancreatitis. The use of endoscopic techniques in treating main pancreatic duct disruption remains unclear, but a comprehensive review of current literature can help guide endoscopic therapy effectively.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Laura Calavas, Esteban Brenet, Jerome Rivory, Olivier Guillaud, Jean-Christophe Saurin, Philippe Ceruse, Thierry Ponchon, Mathieu Pioche
Summary: Flexible endoscopic approach for Zenker diverticulum treatment appears to be safe and effective, and may serve as an alternative to surgical approaches. Myotomy can potentially be aided by the use of the window technique.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Petru Gurau
Summary: The study demonstrates the high efficacy of FELS in treating T1-T2 glottic carcinoma, achieving a successful treatment rate of 88.3% with local control and larynx preservation. The advantages of the method include the ability to perform treatment under local anesthesia, avoiding general anesthesia and its associated risks.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Kazutoshi Higuchi, Mitsuru Kaise, Hiroto Noda, Kumiko Kirita, Eriko Koizumi, Takamitsu Umeda, Teppei Akimoto, Jun Omori, Naohiko Akimoto, Osamu Goto, Atsushi Tatsuguchi, Katsuhiko Iwakiri
Summary: The study found that 3D endoscopy enables more accurate recognition and marking of superficial gastric neoplasia compared to 2D endoscopy.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boban Sudarevic, Joel Troya, Karl-Hermann Fuchs, Alexander Hann, Andras Vereczkei, Alexander Meining
Summary: This study developed a flexible endoscopic instrument using three-dimensional printing technology and evaluated its feasibility and performance. The instrument demonstrated high bending angles and forces and was able to complete various endoscopic tasks quickly. This has the potential to improve the safety and effectiveness of interventional endoscopic procedures in the future.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Bowen Hu, Huanfei Ding
Summary: This article discusses the evolution of endoscopic thyroidectomy techniques and the potential of flexible endoscopic thyroidectomy as a minimally invasive approach. It highlights the advantages and disadvantages of different endoscopic approaches and emphasizes the need for further research and large-scale practice to improve this technique.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GENERAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Shawn M. Purnell, Daniel J. Vargo, Michael Sarap, John J. Nguyen-Lee, Chelsea Allen, Brian J. Dunkin
Summary: The study surveyed rural surgeons on their requirements and preferences for a simulation model for rehearsing the endoscopic management of NVUGIB. Results showed that most rural surgeons lack experience with simulation models but are interested in further training.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Surgery
E. Matthew Ritter, Yoon Soo Park, Steven J. Durning, Ara S. Tekian
Summary: The objective of this study was to determine if simulation training is necessary to pass the FES skills test and to assess the relationship between simulation training, clinical training, and FES skills test performance. The results showed that simulation training is not required to pass the FES skills test, but it can improve performance on certain FES tasks.
Article
Surgery
Ilay Habaz, Silvana Perretta, Allan Okrainec, Anton Svendrovski, Ludovica Guerriero, Fabio Longo, Pietro Mascagni, Ethan Weiss, Louis W. C. Liu, Lee L. Swanstrom, Eran Shlomovitz
Summary: The study developed a scoring system to evaluate user performance in endoscopic training. Results from retrospective and prospective analysis showed that the scoring system can effectively distinguish between experts and trainees, correlate with other endoscopic skill assessment systems, and have good reliability. Prospective testing using the scoring system demonstrated significant differences in average scores between the expert group and the trainee group.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2021)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Salman Akhtar, Zahir Hussain, Zareen A. Khan, Sohail Nadeem, Jehad Alzabut
Summary: This study mathematically models the blood flow analysis inside a stenosed arterial segment of the left main coronary artery and provides numerical simulations for the process of angioplasty and stent placement. The use of non-Newtonian Casson fluid and the computational fluid dynamics analysis using Open-FOAM are highlighted. The study demonstrates the benefits of surgical interpretations, cost reduction through simulation data, and the effectiveness of stent placement in treating coronary artery disease.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Sunseok Yoon, Guangzhe Pian, Sun Gyo Lim, Seung Yeop Oh
Summary: This study examined the relationship between the time interval between self-expanding metallic stent insertion and surgery and oncologic outcomes in malignant left-sided large-bowel obstruction. The results showed that the time interval was not a significant prognostic factor in all cases, but it did affect the oncologic outcomes in stage II MLLO patients.
DIGESTIVE DISEASES AND SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Mikhail Attaar, Bailey Su, Harry J. Wong, Kristine Kuchta, Woody Denham, Stephen Haggerty, John Linn, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: POP is an effective intervention for delayed gastric emptying with significant improvements in FLIP measurements before and after the procedure. The study analyzed data from 34 patients who underwent POP, showing significant increases in D-min, CSA, and distensibility index post-myotomy. 64.7% of patients reported resolution of symptoms at follow-up.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Beau Forester, Mikhail Attaar, Maya Lach, Sebastian Chirayil, Kristine Kuchta, Woody Denham, John G. Linn, Stephen P. Haggerty, JoAnn Carbray, Michael Ujiki
Summary: This study reports short and long-term quality of life outcomes in patients following inguinal hernia repair with mesh, showing a low rate of complications and improvements in pain impact and quality in long-term follow-up, with only a minority of patients experiencing severe or disabling symptoms at 5-year follow-up.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
J. Wei, M. Attaar, Z. Shi, R. Na, W. K. Resurreccion, S. P. Haggerty, S. L. Zheng, B. T. Helfand, M. B. Ujiki, J. Xu
Summary: This study conducted a genome-wide association study in a large cohort from the UK Biobank, revealing the genetic architecture of abdominal wall hernia development and recurrence and identifying numerous novel genetic loci associated with hernia risk. Additionally, expression level analysis unveiled specific genes correlated with hernia risk.
Article
Surgery
Mikhail Attaar, Bailey Su, Harry Wong, Zachary Callahan, Kristine Kuchta, Stephen Stearns, John G. Linn, Woody Denham, Stephen P. Haggerty, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: The study demonstrates that crural closure significantly reduces LES distensibility and may be more important than fundoplication in restoring EGJ competency. Furthermore, surgeon assessment of crural tightness correlates well with objective FLIP evaluation, indicating the reliability of surgeon evaluation of cruroplasty.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Harry J. Wong, Bailey Su, Mikhail Attaar, Kristine Kuchta, John G. Linn, Stephen P. Haggerty, Woody Denham, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: The simulation-based curriculum effectively improved confidence, knowledge, and technical proficiency in practicing physicians when teaching the use of FLIP.
SURGICAL INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Harry J. Wong, Yohei Kojima, Bailey Su, Mikhail Attaar, Hoover Wu, Michelle Campbell, Kristine Kuchta, John G. Linn, Woody Denham, Stephen P. Haggerty, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: A structured curriculum improved practicing surgeons' attainment of obtaining the Critical View of Safety during laparoscopic cholecystectomy, but this improvement decreased after 1 year, suggesting a decay in knowledge retention over time.
Article
Surgery
Michelle Campbell, Eliza A. Conaty, Mikhail Attaar, Hoover Wu, Harry J. Wong, Kristine Kuchta, Stephen P. Haggerty, Woody Denham, John G. Linn, Zeeshan Butt, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: This study assessed the effect of bariatric surgery on bowel and bladder function. The results showed that bariatric surgery does not worsen these functions, but instead improves them. The improvement is sustained through the follow-up period.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Yohei Kojima, Harry J. Wong, Kristine Kuchta, John G. Linn, Stephen P. Haggerty, Woody Denham, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: This study explores the correlation between subjective observer evaluation and virtual reality (VR) laparoscopic simulator performance metrics in a laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) simulation module. The results show significant improvement in technical skills based on subjective evaluator assessment as well as objective simulator metrics after the simulation. The limited correlations between the two evaluation modalities suggest they measure different aspects of the technical skills and both should be considered in the evaluation process.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Surgery
Yohei Kojima, Harry J. Wong, Kristine Kuchta, Woody Denham, Stephen Haggerty, John Linn, Michael Ujiki
Summary: This study explores the association between resident simulation performance and OR performance, particularly in tissue handling and economy of motion. The findings suggest that simulation performance does not reliably predict OR performance.
SURGICAL ENDOSCOPY AND OTHER INTERVENTIONAL TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Harry J. Wong, Mason Vierra, Mason Hedberg, Mikhail Attaar, Bailey Su, Kristine Kuchta, Gene Chiao, John G. Linn, Stephen P. Haggerty, Michael B. Ujiki
Summary: Esophageal dysmotility is a common finding in patients being evaluated for antireflux surgery. This study evaluated outcomes of patients with esophageal dysmotility after fundoplication. The results showed that patients with esophageal dysmotility had similar outcomes compared to those with normal motility after fundoplication, suggesting the tailored approach favoring partial fundoplication for patients with dysmotility as part of an appropriate treatment algorithm.
JOURNAL OF GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY
(2022)