INTRODUCTION: Robotic surgery is a rapidly growing area in surgery. In an era of emphasis on cost reduction, the question becomes how do you train residents in robotic surgery? The aim of this study was to determine if there was a difference in opera...
BACKGROUND: Few data are available to assess the learning curve for robotic-assisted surgery for rectal cancer. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the learning curve for robotic-assisted surgery for rectal cancer by a surgeon at a single in...
BACKGROUND: Robot-assisted surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System provides three-dimensional images. However, no research has yet been done on the relationship between the system's operation and spatial cognitive ability. This study focuses on th...
ObjectiveThis study aimed to evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs) in answering questions from the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE).MethodsMultiple choice ABSITE Quiz was entered into the most popular LLMs...
INTRODUCTION: Effective communication is a critical skill for surgeons that commences often with history-taking. While simulation-based training is utilized to enhance these skills, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), especially deep...
BACKGROUND: The use of digital technologies is becoming increasingly important in medicine and is having a significant impact on developments in the surgical field. However, there is a great need to improve and implement those new techniques in surgi...
Surgeons have always been at the forefront of transformative change in medicine-driven by a unique blend of technical expertise, decisiveness, and visionary leadership. The current article explores the evolving role of the surgeon as not only a pract...
INTRODUCTION: The transference of technical skills from basic to complex procedures is assumed-but untested-during training and board certification. We examine whether resident performance on frequently performed, basic laparoscopic procedures can pr...
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