The reality of general surgery training and increased complexity of abdominal wall hernia surgery

F Köckerling, AJ Sheen, F Berrevoet, G Campanelli… - Hernia, 2019 - Springer
Abstract Introduction The Accreditation and Certification of Hernia Centers and Surgeons
(ACCESS) Group of the European Hernia Society (EHS) recognizes that there is a growing …

Meta-analysis of operative experiences of general surgery trainees during training

EJ Elsey, G Griffiths, DJ Humes… - Journal of British …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
Background General surgical training curricula around the world set defined operative
numbers to be achieved before completion of training. However, there are few studies …

[HTML][HTML] The rise of minimally invasive surgery: 16 year analysis of the progressive replacement of open surgery with laparoscopy

AS John, I Caturegli, NS Kubicki… - JSLS: Journal of the …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objective: The expansion of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has been exponential since
the introduction of laparoscopic surgery in the late 1980s. This shift in operative technique …

A national review of the frequency of minimally invasive surgery among general surgery residents: assessment of ACGME case logs during 2 decades of general …

MK Richards, JP McAteer, FT Drake, AB Goldin… - JAMA …, 2015 - jamanetwork.com
Importance Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has created a shift in how many surgical
diseases are treated. Examining the effect on resident operative experience provides …

A survey of general surgeons regarding laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: practice patterns, barriers, and educational needs

M Trevisonno, P Kaneva, Y Watanabe, GM Fried… - Hernia, 2015 - Springer
Purpose Practice patterns for inguinal hernia repair vary significantly among surgeons. The
purpose of this study was to identify perceived indications for laparoscopic inguinal hernia …

Nationwide analysis of inpatient laparoscopic versus open inguinal hernia repair

AJ Perez, PD Strassle, EE Sadava, C Gaber… - … & Advanced Surgical …, 2020 - liebertpub.com
Background: Inguinal hernia repair is one of the more common procedures performed in the
United States. The optimal surgical approach, however, remains controversial. We aimed to …

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail: a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial to determine the impact of a preoperative instructional video on the ability of …

BP Crawshaw, SR Steele, EC Lee… - Diseases of the colon …, 2016 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Laparoscopic colorectal resection is an index case for advanced skills
training, yet many residents struggle to reach proficiency by graduation. Current methods to …

Current practices of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a population-based analysis

M Trevisonno, P Kaneva, Y Watanabe, GM Fried… - Hernia, 2015 - Springer
Purpose The selection of a laparoscopic approach for inguinal hernias varies among
surgeons. It is unclear what is being done in actual practice. The purpose of this study was to …

What is wrong with the training of general surgery?

DT McKenna, SG Mattar - Advances in surgery, 2014 - europepmc.org
The practice of surgery has undergone tumultuous changes over the last 30 years. Disease
management, trauma volume, operative techniques, supervision requirements, and …

National trends in minimally invasive and open operative experience of graduating general surgery residents: implications for surgical skills curricula development?

JS Carson, L Smith, M Are, J Edney, K Azarow… - The American journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze national trends in minimally invasive
and open cases of all graduating residents in general surgery. METHODS: A retrospective …