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Objective: To systematically examine the literature describing the methods by which
technical competence is assessed in surgical trainees. Background: The last decade has …

Until the 19th century, the most common and well-established method of training surgeons—
if any training was pursued at all—was through apprenticeships. Length of training and the …

Objective: To assess the use of a synchronized video-based motion tracking device for
objective, instant, and automated assessment of laparoscopic skill in the operating room …

BACKGROUND: Skills training plays an increasing role in residency training. Few medical
schools have skills courses for senior students entering surgical residency. METHODS: A …

Evidence for the efficacy of cytoreductive surgery, combined with hyperthermic
intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis is …

The Halstedian tradition imbued the art of surgery with a deeply rooted sense of re-
sponsibility and a powerful work ethic. As apprentice surgeons, junior residents gained …

Background Simulation of procedural tasks has the potential to bridge the gap between
basic skills training outside the operating room (OR) and performance of complex surgical …

Members of the American Surgical Association, honored guests, ladies and gentlemen: I
want to thank you all for coming to Boston in record numbers to attend the 126th Annual …

The incidence and prevalence of cardiothoracic disease continue to increase globally,
especially in emerging economies and developing countries. Cardiothoracic surgery is also …