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Mayer N, Sotiropoulos G, Novoa N, Daddi N, Batirel H, Asadi N. Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery: a survey among the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. INTERDISCIPLINARY CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY 2024; 39:ivae119. [PMID: 38941504 PMCID: PMC11222297 DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivae119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Digital transformation has drastically changed the surgical sector, but few is known about its impact on thoracic surgical practice. The aim of this paper is to report the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) survey results, assessing the impact of and the need for Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery. METHODS A 23-item survey was designed by the ESTS Digital Transformation Working Group to assess the impact of and the need for Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery. All ESTS members (1668) were invited to complete the survey between 13 March and 21 May 2022 anonymously. Data analysis was descriptive calculating frequencies and percentages. Group comparison was done using chi-square test. RESULTS The response rate was 6.3%. Surgeons from 26 European countries participated of which more than 80% were based in academic hospitals. The impact of digital transformation was rated very important (43.8%) and fundamental (22.7%) in more than two-thirds of the cases, regardless of surgeons' age. None of the participants felt that digital transformation was of no importance and more than 85% had implemented digital platforms in their direct patient care. Almost 90% of the surgeons, currently not using digital platforms for training and education, would consider introducing them. About 70% were at least 'somewhat satisfied' with their current engagement in Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery. CONCLUSIONS Digital transformation seems to play a major role across European Thoracic Surgery departments in direct patient care, professional networking and surgical training. However, overall satisfaction with the current status of Digital Transformation in Thoracic Surgery was rather reserved, implying the need to increase the implementation of digital solutions in the latter.
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- Nora Mayer
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Harefield Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Thoracic Surgery Department, University Hospital Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Majadahonda, University of Salamanca. Biomedical Institute of Salamanca (IBSAL), Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Harefield Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Kfoury P, Maalouf F, Nasser F, Gulgulian T, Charafeddine L. In-Person Versus Online Training in Simulations of Helping Babies Breathe: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Cureus 2024; 16:e64677. [PMID: 39149645 PMCID: PMC11326855 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/16/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Birth asphyxia is a leading cause of neonatal deaths, but simple interventions may prevent it. The Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) course has significantly reduced neonatal mortality rates in lower and middle-income countries (LMICs) by training healthcare providers (i.e. midwives and nurses) on the essential skills of bag-and-mask ventilation and postnatal care. Although several studies have supported the efficacy of virtual learning in other medical education programs, there is still a lack of knowledge regarding a virtual approach to HBB. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of online versus in-person learning of the HBB course among medical and nursing students. METHODS The study is a two-arm parallel randomized non-inferiority controlled trial, that includes medical and nursing students. Participants were randomly assigned to either online or in-person debriefing during the hands-on simulations of HBB. They attended a pre-recorded lecture before being assigned to one of three instructors for the simulation lab. Participants completed a seven-point anonymous Likert-based questionnaire and a standardized Debriefing Assessment for Simulation in Healthcare Student Version (DASH-SV) Short Form. The primary outcome was the Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) grade. The trial is listed on ClinicalTrials.gov with the registration number NCT05257499. RESULTS 47 participants completed the study, with similar baseline characteristics in each arm (gender, age, and class). The participants in both arms reported high levels of satisfaction and confidence, with no significant difference between the two arms. The DASH score over 7 was also similar in the online arm (6.27±0.26) compared to the in-person arm (6.55±0.13) (p=0.07). The mean OSCE score in the online arm (45.8±5.2) was comparable to the mean OSCE score in the in-person arm (41.3±5.0) (p=0.22). Both online and in-person participants failed the OSCE. CONCLUSION The survey responses conveyed that online simulation training is comparable to in-person simulation for the HBB course. Both online and in-person participants failed the OSCE most likely because they needed more training on HBB. This could be due to the fact that the material is too new to the students who needed more practice to pass the OSCE. Further research is needed to confirm these results and explore the long-term impact of online neonatal resuscitation training.
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- Peter Kfoury
- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN
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- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN
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- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN
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- Maternal and Child Health, Rafic Hariri School of Nursing, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN
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- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, LBN
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Ross SB, Modasi A, Christodoulou M, Sucandy I, Mehran A, Lobe TE, Witkowski E, Satava R. New generation evaluations: video-based surgical assessments : A technology update. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7401-7411. [PMID: 37608232 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10311-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgical skill training, assessment, and feedback are the backbone of surgical training. High-quality skills require expert supervision and evaluation throughout a resource-intensive multi-year training process. As technological barriers to internet access and the ability to save and upload surgical videos continue to improve, video-based assessment technology is emerging as a tool that could reshape surgical training for the next generation of surgeons. Video-based assessment platforms have the potential to allow surgeons from across the globe to upload their surgical videos online and receive high-quality, standardized, and unbiased feedback. They combine visual recordings of a surgeon's operative technique, with standardized grading tools that have the potential to significantly impact surgical training and technical skill acquisition across the world. METHOD The platforms included in this review are in various stages of development after a thorough discussion with national experts on the SAGES TAVAC (Technology and Value Assessments) Committee. For each VBA program, a description of its platform was given and a literature review was obtained using a PubMed search performed from inception until December 2021. RESULTS The study reviewed all video-based assessment programs currently available in the market, identified their strengths and weaknesses, and how they can be optimized in future. CONCLUSION The technological platforms will play a key role in the training and technical skill acquisition of the next generation of surgeons and can have an immense impact on patient care across the world. There is immense potential for all these platforms to grow and become incorporated within the framework of an effective surgical training program.
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- Sharona B Ross
- Digestive Health Institute, AdventHealth Tampa, 3000 Medical Park Dr. Suite 500, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA.
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- Digestive Health Institute, AdventHealth Tampa, 3000 Medical Park Dr. Suite 500, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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- Digestive Health Institute, AdventHealth Tampa, 3000 Medical Park Dr. Suite 500, Tampa, FL, 33613, USA
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- Division of General Surgery, St. Joseph's Healthcare, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Khoong YM, Luo S, Huang X, Li M, Gu S, Jiang T, Liang H, Liu Y, Zan T. The application of augmented reality in plastic surgery training and education: A narrative review. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2023; 82:255-263. [PMID: 37207439 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2023.04.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Continuing problems with fewer training opportunities and a greater awareness of patient safety have led to a constant search for an alternative technique to bridge the existing theory-practice gap in plastic surgery training and education. The current COVID-19 epidemic has aggravated the situation, making it urgent to implement breakthrough technological initiatives currently underway to improve surgical education. The cutting edge of technological development, augmented reality (AR), has already been applied in numerous facets of plastic surgery training, and it is capable of realizing the aims of education and training in this field. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most important ways that AR is now being used in plastic surgery education and training, as well as offer an exciting glimpse into the potential future of this field thanks to technological advancements.
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- Yi Min Khoong
- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai JiaoTong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, PR China.
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Symeonidis EN, Veneziano D, Borgmann H, Zapała Ł, Zachariou A, Brenneis H, Haensel SM, Haas H, Dimitriadis F. Telemedicine in Urology: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Heading? EUR UROL SUPPL 2023; 50:106-112. [PMID: 36910337 PMCID: PMC9999165 DOI: 10.1016/j.euros.2023.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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Context Humanity is facing significant challenges, and in 2019, a new coronavirus caused an unprecedented global disease outbreak. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic vastly impacted health care delivery, generating devastating economic, social, and public health disruption. Although previously underutilized, it was not until recently that telemedicine emerged and amassed tremendous popularity. Objective To examine and assess telemedicine's past, present, and future roles in urology. Evidence acquisition We queried relevant literature investigating the role of telemedicine in urology using the electronic PubMed database and mainly focused on English-language studies of any design. Evidence synthesis Growing attention has been paid to the widespread adoption of novel telehealth technologies for managing various diseases. Meanwhile, solid evidence supports the meaningful use of telemedicine for most urological diagnoses. Existing literature delineates telemedicine as a viable, safe, and convenient alternative to in-person clinical visits. Conclusions The present article overviews the evolution of telemedicine in urology, and discusses its application in outpatient and physician's office settings. In addition, it highlights the technical, legal, ethical, and financial aspects of telemedicine while providing valuable insights and practical considerations for the future of telehealth in urology. Patient summary Urologists must adopt telemedicine carefully in daily practice, always adhering to predefined regulatory frameworks.
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- Evangelos N Symeonidis
- Department of Urology I, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Urology, University Hospital Medical School Brandenburg, Brandenburg an der Havel, Germany
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- Department of General, Oncological and Functional Urology, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Urology, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg/Saar, Germany
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- Department of Urology, Franciscus Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Urology I, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Luu T, Gonzalez RR. Residency Surgical BPH Training Paradigms from MIST to HOLEP. Curr Urol Rep 2023; 24:261-269. [PMID: 36947390 DOI: 10.1007/s11934-023-01153-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common medical condition of older men that often requires medical or surgical therapy. Surgical options for BPH have grown exponentially over the last two decades. The numerous options and/or lack of access to them can make it challenging for new trainees to gain proficiency. We examine the literature for available BPH surgical simulators, learning curves, and training pathways. RECENT FINDINGS Each BPH surgical therapy has a learning curve which must be overcome. There is an abundance of TURP simulators which have shown face, content, and construct validity in the literature. Similarly, laser therapies have validated simulators. Newer technologies do have available simulators, but they have not been validated. There are strategies to improve learning and outcomes, such as having a structured training program. Simulators are available for BPH surgical procedures and some have been implemented in urology residencies. It is likely that such simulation may make urologists more facile on their learning curves for newer technologies. Further studies are needed. Future directions may include integration of simulator technology into training pathways that include surgical observation and proctorship.
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- Thaiphi Luu
- Department of Urology, Scurlock Tower, Houston Methodist Hospital, Suite 2100, 6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.
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- Department of Urology, Scurlock Tower, Houston Methodist Hospital, Suite 2100, 6560 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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Remote Proctorship: Bringing World Class Expertise to Every Operating Table. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2023; 46:538-540. [PMID: 36690818 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-023-03364-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Dinh A, Tseng E, Yin AL, Estrin D, Greenwald P, Fortenko A. Perceptions of Augmented Reality in Remote Medical Care: Interview Study of Emergency Telemedicine Providers (Preprint). JMIR Form Res 2022; 7:e45211. [PMID: 36976628 PMCID: PMC10131657 DOI: 10.2196/45211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/16/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) have increasingly appeared in the medical literature in the past decade, with AR recently being studied for its potential role in remote health care delivery and communication. Recent literature describes AR's implementation in real-time telemedicine contexts across multiple specialties and settings, with remote emergency services in particular using AR to enhance disaster support and simulation education. Despite the introduction of AR in the medical literature and its potential to shape the future of remote medical services, studies have yet to investigate the perspectives of telemedicine providers regarding this novel technology. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to understand the applications and challenges of AR in telemedicine anticipated by emergency medicine providers with a range of experiences in using telemedicine and AR or VR technology. METHODS Across 10 academic medical institutions, 21 emergency medicine providers with variable exposures to telemedicine and AR or VR technology were recruited for semistructured interviews via snowball sampling. The interview questions focused on various potential uses of AR, anticipated obstacles that prevent its implementation in the telemedicine area, and how providers and patients might respond to its introduction. We included video demonstrations of a prototype using AR during the interviews to elicit more informed and complete insights regarding AR's potential in remote health care. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed via thematic coding. RESULTS Our study identified 2 major areas of use for AR in telemedicine. First, AR is perceived to facilitate information gathering by enhancing observational tasks such as visual examination and granting simultaneous access to data and remote experts. Second, AR is anticipated to supplement distance learning of both minor and major procedures and nonprocedural skills such as cue recognition and empathy for patients and trainees. AR may also supplement long-distance education programs and thereby support less specialized medical facilities. However, the addition of AR may exacerbate the preexisting financial, structural, and literacy barriers to telemedicine. Providers seek value demonstrated by extensive research on the clinical outcome, satisfaction, and financial benefits of AR. They also seek institutional support and early training before adopting novel tools such as AR. Although an overall mixed reception is anticipated, consumer adoption and awareness are key components in AR's adoption. CONCLUSIONS AR has the potential to enhance the ability to gather observational and medical information, which would serve a diverse set of applications in remote health care delivery and education. However, AR faces obstacles similar to those faced by the current telemedicine technology, such as lack of access, infrastructure, and familiarity. This paper discusses the potential areas of investigation that would inform future studies and approaches to implementing AR in telemedicine.
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- Alana Dinh
- Medical College, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Information Science, Cornell Tech, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, United States
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- Department of Computer Science, Cornell Tech, New York, NY, United States
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- Emergency Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, United States
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- Emergency Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, United States
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Ayoub CH, El-Asmar JM, Abdulfattah S, El-Hajj A. Telemedicine and Telementoring in Urology: A Glimpse of the Past and a Leap Into the Future. Front Surg 2022; 9:811749. [PMID: 35273996 PMCID: PMC8901873 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.811749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/31/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Telemedicine is the process of utilizing telecommunications and digital relay to perform, teach, or share medical knowledge. The digital era eased the incorporation of telemedicine to different areas of medical care, including the surgical care of Urologic patient mainly through telementoring, telesurgery, and telerobotics. Over the years, Telemedicine has played an integral part in a physicians' ability to provide high quality medical care to remote patients, as well as serve as an educational tool for trainee physicians, in the form of telementoring. During the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has played a vital role in combatting the health implications of confinements. Challenges of telemedicine implementation include cost, ethical considerations, security, bandwidth, latency, legal, and licensure difficulties. Nevertheless, the future of telemedicine, specifically telementoring, promises several improvements and innovative advancements that aim to bridge the gap in technological divides of urologic care. In this review, we build on what is already known about telemedicine focusing specifically on aspects related to telementoring, telestration, and telesurgery. Furthermore, we discuss its historical role in healthcare with a special emphasis on current and future use in urology.
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- Christian Habib Ayoub
- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- American University of Beirut Medical School, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Urology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
- *Correspondence: Albert El-Hajj
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Learning curve in aquablation: an international multicenter study. World J Urol 2022; 40:773-779. [PMID: 34988648 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-021-03898-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe and analyze the learning curve (LC) of aquablation for the treatment of benign prostatic obstruction and determine the number of cases needed to achieve acceptable surgical safety, efficiency, and efficacy. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively maintained aquablation databases from France, Lebanon, and Spain was conducted. The combined LC of three surgeons was defined by trifecta and pentafecta outcomes. Trifecta reflected efficiency and safety: operative time < 60 min, hemoglobin reduction ≤ 2 mg/dL, and no 90 day Clavien-Dindo grade ≥ 2 complications. Pentafecta reflected effectiveness: percent reduction in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and ejaculation preservation. The combined LC was plotted using a moving average with polynomial fitting. RESULTS The cohort included 175 consecutive patients. Median (IQR) prostate volume was 70 (50-91) cc, and baseline IPSS was 23 (18-27). The achievement of trifecta exceeded 50% after 4 cases, and 70% after 50 cases. Pentafecta achievement exceeded 50% after 38 cases. Logistic regression showed significant improvement in hemoglobin reduction and ejaculation preservation. Grade ≥ 2 complication was not affected by experience, and neither was 3 month %IPSS reduction as 94% of patients showed ≥ 50% symptoms' improvement. CONCLUSION Aquablation is associated with a quick learning curve for the defined trifecta and pentafecta outcomes. It provided effective LUTS relief and low complication rates independent of surgeon experience. Hemoglobin drop and ejaculatory function preservation were the two factors influenced by the surgeons' LC. Training to reduce operative time, standardization of hemostasis techniques, and early assistance to improve veru-protection zone planning are keys to quicker learning.
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Sparwasser P, Haack M, Frey L, Haferkamp A, Borgmann H. [Virtual and augmented reality in urology]. Urologe A 2021; 61:133-141. [PMID: 34935997 PMCID: PMC8693158 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-021-01734-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Zwar haben jeher technologische Weiterentwicklungen die medizinische Versorgung in deren stetigem Wandel optimiert, so waren diese jedoch immer noch für den Anwender weitestgehend fassbar. Getrieben durch immense finanzielle Anstrengungen sind innovative Produkte und technische Lösungen entstanden, die den medizinischen Alltag transformieren und diesen in Zukunft um eine Dimension erweitern werden: die Virtual und Augmented Reality. Dieser Übersichtsartikel fasst die aktuellen wissenschaftlichen Projekte und den zukünftigen Nutzen von Virtual und Augmented Reality im Fachgebiet der Urologie zusammen.
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- P Sparwasser
- Department of Urology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland.
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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- Department of Urology, University Medical Center, Johannes Gutenberg University, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131, Mainz, Deutschland
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