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Charondo LB, Brian R, Syed S, Chern H, Lager J, Alseidi A, O'Sullivan P, Bayne D. Confronting new challenges: Faculty perceptions of gaps in current laparoscopic curricula in a changing training landscape. Surg Open Sci 2023; 16:1-7. [PMID: 37731731 PMCID: PMC10507640 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2023.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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Background Opportunities for residents to develop laparoscopic skills have decreased with the rise in robotic operations and the development of complex, subspecialized laparoscopic operations. Given the changing training landscape, this study aimed to identify laparoscopic surgeons' perceptions of gaps in current laparoscopic skills in general surgery, obstetrics-gynecology, and urology residency programs. Methods Laparoscopic surgeons who operate with residents participated in semi-structured interviews. Questions addressed expectations for resident proficiency, deficits in laparoscopic surgical skills, and barriers to learning and teaching. Two authors independently coded de-identified transcripts followed by a conventional content analysis. Results Fourteen faculty members from thirteen subspecialties participated. Faculty identified three main areas to improve laparoscopic training across specialties: foundational knowledge, technical skills, and cognitive skills. They also recognized an overarching opportunity to address faculty development. Conclusions This qualitative study highlighted key deficiencies in laparoscopic training that have emerged in the current, changing era of minimally invasive surgery. Key message This qualitative study identified laparoscopic educators' perceptions of deficiencies in laparoscopic training. Findings emphasized the importance of incorporating high quality educational practices to optimize training in the current changing landscape of laparoscopic surgery.
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, & Reproductive Sciences, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Surgery, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, Department of Urology, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Hamilton BC, Dairywala MI, Highet A, Nguyen TC, O'Sullivan P, Chern H, Soriano IS. Artificial intelligence based real-time video ergonomic assessment and training improves resident ergonomics. Am J Surg 2023; 226:741-746. [PMID: 37500299 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.07.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Surgery demands long hours and intense exertion raising ergonomic concerns. We piloted a sensorless artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted ergonomics analysis app to determine its feasibility for use with residents. METHODS Surgery residents performed simulated laparoscopic tasks before and after a review of the SCORE ergonomics curriculum while filmed with a sensorless app from Kinetica Labs that calculates joint angles as a metric of ergonomics. A survey was completed before the session and a focus group was conducted after. RESULTS Thirteen surgical residents participated in the study. The brief intervention took little time and residents improved their ergonomic scores in neck and right shoulder angles. Residents expressed increased awareness of ergonomics based on the session content and AI information. All trainees desired more training in ergonomics. CONCLUSIONS Ergonomic assessment AI software can provide immediate feedback to surgical trainees to improve ergonomics. Additional studies using sensorless AI technology are needed.
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- Barbara Cs Hamilton
- Department of Surgery, University of California, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, McGovern Medical School, 6400 Fannin St Suite 2850, Houston, TX, 77030, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94117, USA
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Romero-Hernandez F, Wang JJ, Nakamura Y, Chern H, Sarin A. Transanal excision of rectal lesions using the single port robotic platform: A video vignette. Colorectal Dis 2023; 25:2275-2279. [PMID: 37837267 DOI: 10.1111/codi.16759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
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Brian R, Oh D, Ifuku KA, Sarin A, O'Sullivan P, Chern H. Experience matters for robotic assistance: an analysis of case data. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2421-2426. [PMID: 37450105 PMCID: PMC10492713 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01677-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Many robotic procedures require active participation by assistants. Most prior work on assistants' effect on outcomes has been limited in procedural focus and scope, with studies reporting differing results. Knowing how assistant experience affects operating room time could inform operating room case scheduling and provide an impetus for additional assistant training. As such, this retrospective cohort study aimed to determine the association between assistant experience and operating room time for 2291 robotic-assisted operations performed from 2016 to 2022 at our institution. Linear regression showed a significant association between the presence of a junior resident and increased case length differential with an increase of 26.9 min (p = 0.01). There were no significant associations between the presence of a senior resident (p = 0.52), presence of a fellow (p = 0.20), or presence of a physician assistant (p = 0.43) and case length differential. The finding of increased operating room time in the presence of a junior resident during robotic cases supports consideration of the adoption of formal assistant training programs for residents to improve efficiency.
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- Riley Brian
- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Wile RK, Brian R, Rodriguez N, Chern H, Cruff J, O'Sullivan PS. Home practice for robotic surgery: a randomized controlled trial of a low-cost simulation model. J Robot Surg 2023; 17:2527-2536. [PMID: 37531043 PMCID: PMC10492874 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01688-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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Pre-operative simulated practice allows trainees to learn robotic surgery outside the operating room without risking patient safety. While simulation practice has shown efficacy, simulators are expensive and frequently inaccessible. Cruff (J Surg Educ 78(2): 379-381, 2021) described a low-cost simulation model to learn hand movements for robotic surgery. Our study evaluates whether practice with low-cost home simulation models can improve trainee performance on robotic surgery simulators. Home simulation kits were adapted from those described by Cruff (J Surg Educ 78(2): 379-381, 2021). Hand controllers were modified to mimic the master tool manipulators (MTMs) on the da Vinci Skills Simulator (dVSS). Medical students completed two da Vinci exercises: Sea Spikes 1 (SS1) and Big Dipper Needle Driving (BDND). They were subsequently assigned to either receive a home simulation kit or not. Students returned two weeks later and repeated SS1 and BDND. Overall score, economy of motion, time to completion, and penalty subtotal were collected, and analyses of covariance were performed. Semi-structured interviews assessed student perceptions of the robotic simulation experience. Thirty-three medical students entered the study. Twenty-nine completed both sessions. The difference in score improvement between the experimental and control groups was not significant. In interviews, students provided suggestions to increase fidelity and usefulness of low-cost robotic home simulation. Low-cost home simulation models did not improve student performance on dVSS after two weeks of at-home practice. Interview data highlighted areas to focus future simulation efforts. Ongoing work is necessary to develop low-cost solutions to facilitate practice for robotic surgery and foster more inclusive and accessible surgical education.
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- Rachel K Wile
- School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, 533 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology-Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Marshfield Clinic Health System, Marshfield, WI, 54449, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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Watanaskul S, Schwab ME, Colley A, Chern H, Varma MG, Hoffman WY, Sarin A. Robotic repair of perineal hernias: a video vignette and review of the literature. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:2290-2294. [PMID: 35982283 PMCID: PMC10017789 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09521-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Perineal hernias can be secondarily acquired following abdominoperineal resection of the rectum. While transabdominal minimally invasive techniques have traditionally used laparoscopy, there are few studies published on the robotic platform, which has been gaining popularity for other types of hernia repairs. We review the existing literature, share a video vignette, and provide practical tips for surgeons interested in adopting this approach. METHODS A literature search in Pubmed was performed to include all articles in English describing robotic repair of perineal hernias with identification of variables of interest related to repair. A case presentation with an accompanying video vignette and lessons learned from the experience are provided. RESULTS Seven case reports (four containing video) published between 2019 and 2022 were included. Most articles (n = 5) utilized the Da Vinci Si or Xi, and most patients (n = 5) had undergone abdominoperineal resection with neoadjuvant chemotherapy to treat rectal cancer. Patients were positioned in Trendelenburg with rightward tilt (n = 2), modified lithotomy (n = 1), or a combination of the two (n = 1). All articles (n = 7) reported closing the defect and using mesh. Three articles describe placing five ports (one camera, three robotic, one assistant). There were no significant intraoperative or postoperative complications reported, and no recurrence noted at 3-27 months follow-up. Based on our experience, as shown in the video vignette, we recommend lithotomy positioning, using porous polypropylene mesh anchored to the periosteum of the sacrum and peritoneum overlying the bladder and side wall, and placing a drain above the mesh. CONCLUSIONS A robotic transabdominal approach to perineal hernia repair is a viable alternate to laparoscopy based on low complication rates and lack of recurrence. Prospective and longer duration data are needed to compare the techniques.
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- Sarah Watanaskul
- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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Barnes KE, Brian R, Greenberg AL, Watanaskul S, Kim EK, O'Sullivan PS, Chern H. Beyond watching: Harnessing laparoscopy to increase medical students' engagement with robotic procedures. Am J Surg 2023:S0002-9610(23)00092-2. [PMID: 36858867 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2023.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA; Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, USA.
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Greenberg AL, Syed SM, Alseidi A, O’Sullivan PS, Chern H. Robotic training for medical students: feasibility of a pilot simulation curriculum. J Robot Surg 2022; 17:1029-1038. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01508-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
AbstractWhile robotic procedures are growing rapidly, medical students have a limited role in robotic surgeries. Curricula are needed to enhance engagement. We examined feasibility of augmenting Intuitive Surgical (IS) robotic training for medical students. As a pilot, 18 senior students accepted an invitation to a simulation course with a daVinci robot trainer. Course teaching objectives included introducing robotic features, functionalities, and roles. A 1-h online module from the IS learning platform and a 4-h in-person session comprised the course. The in-person session included an overview of the robot by an IS trainer (1.5 h), skills practice at console (1.5 h), and a simulation exercise focused on the bedside assist role (1 h). Feasibility included assessing implementation and acceptability using a post-session survey and focus group (FG). Survey responses were compiled. FG transcripts were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis techniques. Fourteen students participated. Implementation was successful as interested students signed up and completed each of the course components. Regarding acceptability, students reported the training valuable and recommended it as preparation for robotic cases during core clerkships and sub-internships. In addition, FGs revealed 4 themes: (1) perceived expectations of students in the OR; (2) OR vs. outside-OR learning; (3) simulation of stress; and (4) opportunities to improve the simulation component. To increase preparation for the robotic OR and shift robotic training earlier in the surgical education continuum, educators should consider hands-on simulation for medical students. We demonstrate feasibility although logistics may limit scalability for large numbers of students.
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Watanaskul S, Schwab ME, Chern H, Varma M, Sarin A. Robotic transanal excision of rectal lesions: expert perspective and literature review. J Robot Surg 2022; 17:619-627. [PMID: 36244050 PMCID: PMC10076353 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-022-01469-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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AbstractTransanal excision of benign lesions, moderately or well-differentiated rectal T1 adenocarcinomas is typically completed via transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) or laparoscopic transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS). Robotic platforms provide ergonomic comfort in an enclosed space, enhanced range of motion, and superior 3D visualization. This study sought to perform a literature review of robotic TAMIS (R-TAMIS) and provide expert commentary on the technique. A Pubmed literature search was performed. Study design, robot type, indication, techniques compared, surgical margins, conversion, complications, operative time, estimated blood loss, patient positioning, and defect closure were collected from included articles. Expert opinion on pre-operative planning, technical details, and possible pitfalls was provided, with an accompanying video. Twelve articles published between 2013 and 2022 were included. Five were case reports, three case series, two prospective cohort studies, one retrospective cohort study, and one Phase II trial. The Da Vinci Si (n = 3), Xi (n = 2), single port (n = 3) and flex robotic system (n = 2) were used. Five studies reported negative surgical margins, one reported positive margins, and six did not comment. Operating room time ranged from 45 to 552 min and EBL ranged from 0 to 100 mL. Patient positioning varied based on lesion location but included supine, prone, modified lithotomy, and prone jackknife positions. 11/12 studies reported defect closure, most commonly with V-Loc absorbable suture. We recommend pre-operative MRI abdomen/pelvis, digital rectal exam, and rigid proctoscopy; prone jackknife patient positioning to avoid collisions with robotic arms; and defect closure of full-thickness excisions with backhanded running V-Loc suture.
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- Sarah Watanaskul
- School of Medicine, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, 550 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94143, USA
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Greenberg AL, Karimzada MM, Brian R, Yap A, Luu HY, Ahmed S, Huang CY, Waits SA, Hirose R, Alseidi A, Rapp JH, O’Sullivan PS, Chern H, Syed SM. Assessment of Surgeon Performance of Advanced Open Surgical Skills Using a Microskills-Based Novel Curriculum. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2229787. [PMID: 36053533 PMCID: PMC9440404 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.29787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
IMPORTANCE The increase in minimally invasive surgical procedures has eroded exposure of general surgery residents to open operations. High-fidelity simulation, together with deliberate instruction, is needed for advanced open surgical skill (AOSS) development. OBJECTIVE To collect validity evidence for AOSS tools to support a shared model for instruction. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This prospective cohort study included postresidency surgeons (PRSs) and second-year general surgery residents (R2s) at a single academic medical center who completed simulated tasks taught within the AOSS curriculum between June 1 and October 31, 2021. EXPOSURES The AOSS curriculum includes 6 fine-suture and needle handling tasks, including deep suture tying (with and without needles) and continuous suturing using the pitch-and-catch and push-push-pull techniques (both superficial and deep). Teaching and assessment are based on specific microskills using a 3-dimensional printed iliac fossa model. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The PRS group was timed and scored (5-point Likert scale) on 10 repetitions of each task. Six months after receiving instruction on the AOSS tasks, the R2 group was similarly timed and scored. RESULTS The PRS group included 14 surgeons (11 male [79%]; 8 [57%] attending surgeons) who completed the simulation; the R2 group, 9 surgeons (5 female [55%]) who completed the simulation. Score and time variability were greater for the R2s compared with the PRSs for all tasks. The R2s scored lower and took longer on (1) deep pitch-and-catch suturing (69% of maximum points for a mean [SD] of 142.0 [31.7] seconds vs 77% for a mean [SD] of 95.9 [29.4] seconds) and deep push-push-pull suturing (63% of maximum points for a mean [SD] of 284.0 [72.9] seconds vs 85% for a mean [SD] of 141.4 [29.1] seconds) relative to the corresponding superficial tasks; (2) suture tying with a needle vs suture tying without a needle (74% of maximum points for a mean [SD] of 64.6 [19.8] seconds vs 90% for a mean [SD] of 54.4 [15.6] seconds); and (3) the deep push-push-pull vs pitch-and-catch techniques (63% of maximum points for a mean [SD] of 284.0 [72.9] seconds vs 69% of maximum points for a mean [SD] of 142.0 [31.7] seconds). For the PRS group, time was negatively associated with score for the 3 hardest tasks: superficial push-push-pull (ρ = 0.60; P = .02), deep pitch-and-catch (ρ = 0.73; P = .003), and deep push-push-pull (ρ = 0.81; P < .001). For the R2 group, time was negatively associated with score for the 2 easiest tasks: suture tying without a needle (ρ = 0.78; P = .01) and superficial pitch-and-catch (ρ = 0.79; P = .01). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The findings of this cohort study offer validity evidence for a novel AOSS curriculum; reveal differential difficulty of tasks that can be attributed to specific microskills; and suggest that position on the surgical learning curve may dictate the association between competency and speed. Together these findings suggest specific, actionable opportunities to guide instruction of AOSS, including which microskills to focus on, when individual rehearsal vs guided instruction is more appropriate, and when to focus on speed.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of Illinois at Chicago
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco
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Schwab ME, Hernandez S, Watanaskul S, Chern H, Varma M, Sarin A. Comparison of advanced techniques for local excision of rectal lesions: a case series. BMC Surg 2022; 22:117. [PMID: 35346146 PMCID: PMC8962117 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01543-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background
Robotic transanal minimally invasive surgery (R-TAMIS) is an appealing alternative to transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM) for benign and early malignant rectal lesions that are not amenable to traditional open transanal excision. However, no studies to our knowledge have directly compared the three techniques. This study sought to compare peri-operative and pathologic outcomes of the three approaches.
Methods
The records of 29 consecutive patients who underwent TEM, TAMIS, or R-TAMIS at a single academic center between 2016 and 2020 were reviewed. Intra-operative details, pathological diagnosis and margins, and post-operative outcomes were recorded. The three groups were compared using chi-square and Kruskal–Wallis tests.
Results
Overall, 16/29 patients were women and the median age was 57 (interquartile range (IQR): 28–81). Thirteen patients underwent TEM, six had TAMIS, and 10 had R-TAMIS. BMI was lower in the R-TAMIS patients (24.7; IQR 23.8–28.7), than in TEM (29.3; IQR 19.9–30.2), and TAMIS (30.4; IQR 26.6–32.9) patients. High grade dysplasia and/or invasive cancer was more common in TAMIS (80%) and R-TAMIS (66.7%) patients than in TEM patients (41.7%). The three groups did not differ significantly in tumor type or distance from the anal verge. No R-TAMIS patients had a positive surgical margin compared to 23.1% in the TEM group and 16.7% in the TAMIS group. Length of stay (median 1 day for TEM and R-TAMIS patients, 0 days for TAMIS patients) and 30-day readmission rates (7.7% of TEM, 0% of TAMIS, 10% of R-TAMIS patients) also did not differ among the groups. Median operative time was 110 min for TEM, 105 min for TAMIS, and 76 min for R-TAMIS patients.
Conclusions
R-TAMIS may have several advantages over other advanced techniques for transanal excisions. R-TAMIS tended to be faster and to more often result in negative surgical margins compared to the two other techniques.
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Brian R, Freise J, Ahmed S, Lin J, Chern H, Syed SM. Advanced Open Surgical Skill Simulation: Practice, Performance Benchmarking, and Perceptions. J Am Coll Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2021.07.454] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Green CA, Chern H, Rogers SJ, Reilly LM, O’Sullivan P. Transforming Surgical Education through a Resident Robotic Curriculum. Ann Surg Open 2021; 2:e076. [PMID: 37635816 PMCID: PMC10455299 DOI: 10.1097/as9.0000000000000076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Objective Here, we describe a systematic approach to design, implement, and assess a robotic surgery curriculum for surgical residents. By describing our process, including identifying and addressing institutional challenges, we illustrate successful development of a robust curriculum. Summary Background Data As robotic-assisted surgeries increase, educational challenges have emerged and illustrate an alarming impact on medical training. Robotic curricula are frequently grounded in the industry's educational materials resulting in a variety of existing resident curricula that lack cognitive components and critical evaluation. As such, surgical educators struggle to identify the curricular restructuring needs that likely accompany emerging technologies. It is essential to develop a curricular framework for the surgical education community to approach the ongoing and inevitable integration of new technologies. Methods Our process parallels the widely accepted approach to curricular development in medical education described by Kern et al. Using this 6-step model, we describe derivation of a curriculum that was data driven, features multimodal educational strategies, and provides documentation methods that allow for continued evaluation and assessment at the individual and departmental level. Results This study highlights the systematic process of design, implementation and assessment of a robotic surgery curriculum for surgical residents. Built on a robust national and local needs assessment, and further strengthened by preemptive identification of institutional challenges, this curricular model includes a structured documentation system that allows for ongoing evaluation, assessment, and monitoring of curricular progress. Conclusions We illustrate a robustly built curricular structure that can be adopted, adapted, and successfully implemented at other training institutions around the world.
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- Courtney A. Green
- From the Division of Trauma, Critical Care and General Surgery, Mayo Clinic Department of Surgery, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Green CA, Kim EH, O'Sullivan PS, Chern H. Using Technological Advances to Improve Surgery Curriculum: Experience With a Mobile Application. J Surg Educ 2018; 75:1087-1095. [PMID: 29397357 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2017] [Revised: 11/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/18/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Our previous home-video basic surgical skills curriculum required substantial faculty time and resources, and was limited by delayed feedback and technical difficulties. Consequently, we integrated that curriculum with a mobile application platform. Our purpose is to describe this application and learner satisfaction. MATERIALS AND METHODS The mobile platform incorporates a patented pedagogical design based on Ericsson's deliberate practice and Bandura's social learning theory. Instructors built step-wise skills modules. During the challenge phase, learners watched a video of surgical tasks completed by experts and uploaded a video of themselves performing the same task. In the Peer Review phase, they used a grading rubric to provide feedback. In the Recap stage, learners received individual feedback and could review their own videos. Two groups of learners, graduating medical students and matriculating surgical residents, participated in this independent learning platform, along with 2 to 4 laboratory sessions, and completed a survey about their experience. Survey responses were summarized descriptively and comments analyzed using content analysis. RESULTS Fifty learners submitted videos of assigned tasks and completed peer reviews. Learners reported positive experiences specifically for the Peer Review Stage, structured home practice, ease of mobile access to submit and review videos, and ongoing immediate feedback. Over half of the learners reported spending at least 10 to 30 minute practicing skills before recording their videos and over 80% rerecorded at least 2 times before submission. Content analysis revealed learners engaged with the educational concepts designed into the platform. CONCLUSION Learners easily used and were satisfied with a mobile-technology teaching platform that maintained the fundamental content, educational theories, and organizational structure of our previously effective surgical skills curriculum. Prior challenges were directly addressed through the mobile application's ease of use, support of deliberate practice, and improved timeliness of feedback.
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- Courtney A Green
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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Green CA, Chern H, O'Sullivan PS. Current robotic curricula for surgery residents: A need for additional cognitive and psychomotor focus. Am J Surg 2018; 215:277-281. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2017.09.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Green CA, O'Sullivan P, Kim E, Chern H. Role of Video Documentation and Video Portfolios for Surgical Trainees. J Am Coll Surg 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2017.07.411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Savoie MB, Paciorek AT, Zhang L, Sommovilla N, Atreya CE, Chern H, Kelley RK, Ko AH, Sarin A, Varma MG, Abrams DI, Venook AP, Van Loon K. Vitamin D levels among patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) from the San Francisco Bay area. J Clin Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.4_suppl.793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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793 Background: A growing body of literature suggests that 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels are inversely related to the risk of developing CRC and that deficiency is associated with CRC-specific mortality. Due to the unique racial-ethnic diversity and UV exposure patterns of the San Francisco Bay Area, we aimed to evaluate vitamin D levels among our CRC patients at time of diagnosis and during treatment. Methods: Permanent residents of the SF Bay Area with a new diagnosis of CRC of any stage were recruited between 2011 and 2015 prior to initiation of therapy. Self-reported data on sun exposure, diet, and exercise patterns were collected. Clinical data including disease stage and primary tumor location were abstracted from charts. Serum 25(OH)D levels at time of diagnosis and at 6-month follow-up were batched and measured using the Liaison XL assay (Heartland Assays). Supplement use was not restricted. Kruskal-Wallis and Pearson correlation tests were used for categorical or continuous variables, respectively, to evaluate the associations of patient characteristics with 25(OH)D levels. Results: Among 94 patients with a new diagnosis of CRC, median 25(OH)D level at baseline was 27.0 ng/mL (range 7.2-59.0); 26% had deficient levels (<20 ng/mL), 39% had insufficient levels (<20 and <30 ng/mL), and 35% had sufficient levels (<30 ng/mL). Race, multivitamin use, vitamin D supplementation, and disease stage were associated with baseline serum 25(OH)D levels (p<0.05). The median change in 25(OH)D from baseline to six months was -0.6 ng/mL (range -19.4-51.7) for patients treated with chemotherapy (n=60) and 1.6 ng/mL (range -6.4-33.2) for patients who did not receive chemotherapy (n=19) (p=0.51). Conclusions: Among patients with a new diagnosis of CRC in the San Francisco Bay area, vitamin D insufficiency was seen in more than half of patients, consistent with reports from other geographic areas. Allowing for vitamin D supplementation, serum 25(OH)D levels did not decrease significantly after 6 months of chemotherapy. We are routinely screening CRC patients for 25(OH)D insufficiency at time of diagnosis and during treatment.
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- Marissa Barbara Savoie
- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, California. Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California., San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Urology and Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, CA
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA
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- Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California, San Francisco, California. Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, California., San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California., San Francisco, CA
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- UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, San Francisco, CA
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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Green CA, Vaughn CJ, Wyles SM, O'Sullivan PS, Kim EH, Chern H. Evaluation of a Surgery-Based Adjunct Course for Senior Medical Students Entering Surgical Residencies. J Surg Educ 2016; 73:631-638. [PMID: 27168383 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2015] [Revised: 11/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/14/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Preparatory courses for senior medical students aim to ease the transition from medical school to residency. We designed a novel adjunct curriculum to enhance students' readiness for surgical internship. This study addresses the feasibility and outcomes of this course. MATERIALS AND METHODS A curriculum was designed based on ACGME surgical milestones. Students participated in 8 (3h) sessions held over 4 weeks as an adjunct to a well-established intern preparatory course. Course activities involved interactive simulation cases to emphasize care of surgical patients, and skills sessions focused on knot tying and suturing, which were reinforced with home video assignments. Students rated confidence on 14 management skills using a 5-point Likert scale (5 = high confidence). Faculty graded students' technical performance using a global scale (0-10) for 5 suturing exercises. Comparisons between precourse and postcourse data collected for all measures were made using t-tests (α = 0.05). RESULTS A total of 11 students entering 4 different surgical fields participated. Overall confidence in patient management improved from 2.41 to 3.89 (standard deviation = 0.49, 0.35; p < 0.05). Students' scores on all 5 suturing tasks increased (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS We developed a surgery-specific component to the existing preparatory course at our institution. Students demonstrated increased confidence in ward management skills and increased technical scores in all exercises. Although only 3 sessions were dedicated to technical skills, improvements may highlight the benefit of home video assignments. This course serves as a specialty-specific model for schools with existing preparatory courses. Our curriculum highlights skills specific for surgical residency, while maximizing resources.
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- Courtney A Green
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, California
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Mellgren A, Zutshi M, Lucente VR, Culligan P, Fenner DE, Chern H, Culligan P, Fenner D, Gurland B, Karram M, Lowry A, Lucente V, Marcet J, Matthews C, Mellgren A, Murphy M, McNevin S, Nihira M, Pickron B, Rahbar R, Rasheid S, Raybon B, Salamon C, Sands D, Shobeiri A, Varma M, Zutshi M. A posterior anal sling for fecal incontinence: results of a 152-patient prospective multicenter study. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2016; 214:349.e1-8. [PMID: 26493933 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2015] [Revised: 09/30/2015] [Accepted: 10/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND The transobturator posterior anal sling (TOPAS) system is a posterior anal sling that is a minimally invasive, self-fixating polypropylene mesh intended to treat fecal incontinence (FI) in women who have failed conservative therapy. OBJECTIVE We are reporting 1-year outcome in a prospective, multicenter study under investigational device exemption, evaluating this new treatment modality. STUDY DESIGN A total of 152 women were implanted with the TOPAS system at 14 centers in the United States. FI was assessed preoperatively and at the 12-month follow up with a 14-day bowel diary, Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Scores, and FI Quality of Life questionnaires. Treatment success was defined as reduction in number of FI episodes of ≥50% compared to baseline. Missing bowel diary data were considered treatment failures. The Wilcoxon signed rank test was used to compare changes observed at 12 months vs baseline. RESULTS Mean age was 59.6 years old (SD 9.7). The mean duration of FI was 110 mo (range 8-712) months. Mean length of the implant procedure was 33.4 (SD 11.6) minutes. Mean EBL was 12.9 (SD 10.5) mL. Average follow-up was 24.9 months. At 12 months, 69.1% of patients met the criteria for treatment success, and 19% of subjects reported complete continence. FI episodes/wk decreased from a median of 9.0 (range 2-40) at baseline to 2.5 (range 0-40) (P < .001). FI days decreased from a median of 5.0 (range 1.5-7) at baseline to 2.0 (range 0-7) (P < .001) over a 7-day period. FI associated with urgency decreased from a median at baseline of 2.0 (range 0-26) to 0 (range 0-14.5) (P < .001). The mean Cleveland Clinic Incontinence Scores decreased from 13.9 at baseline to 9.6 at 12 months (P < .001). FI Quality of Life scores for all 4 domains improved significantly from baseline to 12 months (P < .001). A total of 66 subjects experienced 104 procedure- and/or device-related adverse events (AEs). Most AEs were short in duration and 97% were managed without therapy or with nonsurgical interventions. No treatment-related deaths, erosions, extrusions, or device revisions were reported. The most common AE categories were pelvic pain (n = 47) and infection (n = 26). Those subjects experiencing pelvic pain had a mean pain score (0-10 scale, 0 = no pain) during the 12-month follow-up of 1.2 (SD 2.4). CONCLUSION The TOPAS system provides significant improvements in FI symptoms and quality of life with an acceptable AE profile and may therefore be a viable minimally invasive treatment option for FI in women.
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Vaughn CJ, Kim E, O'Sullivan P, Huang E, Lin MY, Wyles S, Palmer BJ, Pierce JL, Chern H. Peer video review and feedback improve performance in basic surgical skills. Am J Surg 2016; 211:355-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.08.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2015] [Revised: 07/24/2015] [Accepted: 08/19/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Huang E, Wyles SM, Chern H, Kim E, O'Sullivan P. From novice to master surgeon: improving feedback with a descriptive approach to intraoperative assessment. Am J Surg 2015; 212:180-7. [PMID: 26611717 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 03/04/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND A developmental and descriptive approach to assessing trainee intraoperative performance was explored. METHODS Semistructured interviews with 20 surgeon educators were recorded, transcribed, deidentified, and analyzed using a grounded theory approach to identify emergent themes. Two researchers independently coded the transcripts. Emergent themes were also compared to existing theories of skill acquisition. RESULTS Surgeon educators characterized intraoperative surgical performance as an integrated practice of multiple skill categories and included anticipating, planning for contingencies, monitoring progress, self-efficacy, and "working knowledge." Comments concerning progression through stages, broadly characterized as "technician," "anatomist," "anticipator," "strategist," and "executive," formed a narrative about each stage of development. CONCLUSIONS The developmental trajectory with narrative, descriptive profiles of surgeons working toward mastery provide a standardized vocabulary for communicating feedback, while fostering reflection on trainee progress. Viewing surgical performance as integrated practice rather than the conglomerate of isolated skills enhances authentic assessment.
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- Emily Huang
- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0470, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0470, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0470, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, 513 Parnassus Avenue, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0470, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Huang E, Vaughn CJ, Chern H, O'Sullivan P, Kim E. An objective assessment tool for basic surgical knot-tying skills. J Surg Educ 2015; 72:572-576. [PMID: 25697509 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2015.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Revised: 12/15/2014] [Accepted: 01/07/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if a knot-tying checklist can provide a valid score and if the checklist can be used by novice surgeons in a reliable manner. METHODS This study was conducted at the Surgical Skills Center at the University of California, San Francisco. A knot-tying checklist was developed from a kinesthetic knot-tying curriculum. Novice (67 first-year medical students) and experienced surgeons (8 residents postgraduate year 3 and higher and 2 attending physicians) were videotaped performing 4 knot-tying tasks, and the videotapes were rated with a global score and a checklist by interns (n = 3) and experienced (n = 3) surgeons. RESULTS Both interns and experienced surgeons can use the knot-tying checklist with acceptable reliabilities (>0.8 with 3 raters). The checklist is able to differentiate between novice and experienced surgeons, when used by both interns and experienced raters. The expert knot-tying score correlated with the global score overall (r = 0.88) and for each task (r was 0.82 for task 1, 0.85 for task 2, 0.80 for task 3, and 0.81 for task 4). CONCLUSIONS The knot-tying checklist provides a valid score for basic surgical knot-tying and can be used by novice and experienced raters. Its use supports peer assessment of performance in a surgical skills laboratory setting.
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- Emily Huang
- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Huang E, Chern H, O'Sullivan P, Cook B, McDonald E, Palmer B, Liu T, Kim E. A better way to teach knot tying: a randomized controlled trial comparing the kinesthetic and traditional methods. Am J Surg 2014; 208:690-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2014.05.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2014] [Revised: 04/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Ng T, Ryder BA, Chern H, Sellke FW, Machan JT, Harrington DT, Cioffi WG. Leukocyte-depleted blood transfusion is associated with decreased survival in resected early-stage lung cancer. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2012; 143:815-9. [PMID: 22325327 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2011.12.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2011] [Revised: 11/24/2011] [Accepted: 12/14/2011] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Blood transfusion has been shown to have deleterious effect on lung cancer survival, but little data are available that assess whether leukocyte-depleted (LD) blood has a similar adverse effect. Our institution has been using LD red cells since 2001. We sought to determine whether LD blood has an effect on survival after resection of early-stage lung cancer. METHODS From a prospective database, we evaluated all patients with pathologic stage I non-small cell lung cancer. Patients receiving LD blood were compared with those receiving no transfusion. Survival was estimated using the Kaplan-Meier method and compared using the log-rank test. Multivariate analysis by Cox regression was used to identify independent risk factors affecting survival. RESULTS From 2001 to 2009, 361 patients were evaluated; 63 received LD red cell cell transfusion and 298 received no transfusion. Median follow-up was 48 months. Disease-free survival (P < .001) and overall survival (P < .001) were worse in patients receiving LD blood. Stratifying for stage, disease-free survival continued to be worse with transfusion for stage IA (P = .002) and IB (P = .002). Similarly, overall survival continued to be worse with transfusion for stage IA (P < .001) and IB (P < .001). For disease-free and overall survival, univariate analysis revealed increased age, male gender, anemia, transfusion, and higher stage to be adverse factors, with transfusion and higher stage continuing to be significant adverse factors after multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS Our data suggest that transfusion of LD blood is associated with a worse disease-free and overall survival in patients with resected stage I non-small cell lung cancer.
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- Thomas Ng
- Department of Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
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Chern H, Varma MG. Rectovaginal and Rectourethral Fistulas. Seminars in Colon and Rectal Surgery 2011. [DOI: 10.1053/j.scrs.2010.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Chern H, Chou J, Donkor C, Shia J, Guillem JG, Nash GM, Paty PB, Temple LK, Wong DW, Weiser MR. Reply. J Am Coll Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2010.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Yamashiro S, Chern H, Yamakita Y, Matsumura F. Mutant Caldesmon lacking cdc2 phosphorylation sites delays M-phase entry and inhibits cytokinesis. Mol Biol Cell 2001; 12:239-50. [PMID: 11160835 PMCID: PMC30580 DOI: 10.1091/mbc.12.1.239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2000] [Revised: 09/07/2000] [Accepted: 10/23/2000] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Caldesmon is phosphorylated by cdc2 kinase during mitosis, resulting in the dissociation of caldesmon from microfilaments. To understand the physiological significance of phosphorylation, we generated a caldesmon mutant replacing all seven cdc2 phosphorylation sites with Ala, and examined effects of expression of the caldesmon mutant on M-phase progression. We found that microinjection of mutant caldesmon effectively blocked early cell division of Xenopus embryos. Similar, though less effective, inhibition of cytokinesis was observed with Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells microinjected with 7th mutant. When mutant caldesmon was introduced into CHO cells either by protein microinjection or by inducible expression, delay of M-phase entry was observed. Finally, we found that 7th mutant inhibited the disassembly of microfilaments during mitosis. Wild-type caldesmon, on the other hand, was much less potent in producing these three effects. Because mutant caldesmon did not inhibit cyclin B/cdc2 kinase activity, our results suggest that alterations in microfilament assembly caused by caldesmon phosphorylation are important for M-phase progression.
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- S Yamashiro
- Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Rutgers University, Nelson Labs, Busch Campus, Piscataway, New Jersey 08855, USA.
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