Objective: To evaluate and quantify surgical skill by grading surgical performance of the
pancreaticojejunostomy from robotic pancreaticoduodenectomies (RPDs). We hypothesized …

Introduction With increasing use of robotic surgical adjuncts, artificial intelligence and
augmented reality in neurosurgery, the automated analysis of digital images and videos …

Background Graduate medical education (GME) bodies are beginning to mandate coaching
as an integral part of the learning process, in addition to current requirements for …

Background Recently, the use of digital exoscopes has been increasingly promoted as an
alternative to microscopes. The aim of this study is to compare experimental bypass quality …

OBJECTIVE The longer learning curve and smaller margin of error make nontraditional, or"
out of operating room" simulation training, essential in neurosurgery. In this study, the …

Background The aim of this study was to test two different video cameras and recording
systems used in thyroid surgery in our Department. This is meant to be an attempt to record …

Background Adequate assessment and feedback remains a cornerstone of psychomotor
skills acquisition, particularly within neurosurgery where the consequence of adverse …

Purpose of review Assessment of surgical technical skills has traditionally occurred through
informal means using sporadic and subjective feedback. Recent trends in patient safety …

Appropriate needle manipulation to avoid abrupt deformation of fragile vessels is a critical
determinant of the success of microvascular anastomosis. However, no study has yet …

Background: Neurosurgeons devoted to bypass neurosurgery or revascularization
neurosurgery are becoming scarcer. From a practical point of view,“bypass neurosurgeons” …