[HTML][HTML] Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy with intracorporeal versus extracorporeal anastamosis: a comparison of short-term outcomes
AS Vergis, SN Steigerwald, FD Bhojani… - Canadian Journal of …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background There is wide variation among laparoscopic colon resection techniques,
including the approach for mobilization and the extent of intracorporal vessel ligation, bowel …
including the approach for mobilization and the extent of intracorporal vessel ligation, bowel …
Does laparoscopic simulation predict intraoperative performance? A comparison between the Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery and LapVR evaluation metrics
…, J Park, KM Hardy, LM Gillman, AS Vergis - The American Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background Considerable resources have been invested in low- and high-fidelity simulators
in surgical training. To our knowledge, no investigation has compared the 2 head to head …
in surgical training. To our knowledge, no investigation has compared the 2 head to head …
Advancement in the quality of operative documentation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of synoptic versus narrative operative reporting
…, KM Clouston, J Metcalfe, AS Vergis - The American Journal of …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background The operative report is vital for patients and central to surgical quality
assessment. Narrative operative reports are often poor quality. Synoptic reporting can improve …
assessment. Narrative operative reports are often poor quality. Synoptic reporting can improve …
A cost comparison of laparoscopic and open colon surgery in a publicly funded academic institution
KM Hardy, J Kwong, KB Pitzul, AS Vergis… - Surgical …, 2014 - Springer
Background The objective of this study was to compare the total hospital cost of laparoscopic
(lap) and open colon surgery at a publicly funded academic institution. Methods Patients …
(lap) and open colon surgery at a publicly funded academic institution. Methods Patients …
Construct validity of individual and summary performance metrics associated with a computer-based laparoscopic simulator
JD Rivard, AS Vergis, BJ Unger, KM Hardy… - Surgical …, 2014 - Springer
Background Computer-based surgical simulators capture a multitude of metrics based on
different aspects of performance, such as speed, accuracy, and movement efficiency. However…
different aspects of performance, such as speed, accuracy, and movement efficiency. However…
The Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery and LapVR evaluation metrics may not correlate with operative performance in a novice cohort
…, J Park, KM Hardy, L Gillman, AS Vergis - Medical education …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
Background Considerable resources have been invested in both low- and high-fidelity
simulators in surgical training. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the Fundamentals of …
simulators in surgical training. The purpose of this study was to investigate if the Fundamentals of …
The effect of blocked versus random task practice schedules on the acquisition and retention of surgical skills
JD Rivard, AS Vergis, BJ Unger, LM Gillman… - The American Journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Background When learning multiple tasks, blocked or random training schedules may be
used. We assessed the effects of blocked and random schedules on the acquisition and …
used. We assessed the effects of blocked and random schedules on the acquisition and …
Establishing the concurrent validity of general and technique-specific skills assessments in surgical education
…, J Park, KM Hardy, L Gillman, AS Vergis - The American Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Background Laparoscopic surgery entails a unique skill set, but it is unclear whether it requires
a specific assessment form or whether more general assessment tools can be applied. …
a specific assessment form or whether more general assessment tools can be applied. …
Variability in Communication and Reporting Practices Between Gastroenterologists and General Surgeons Contributes to Repeat Preoperative Endoscopy for …
…, GJ Restall, KM Clouston, AS Vergis… - Diseases of the Colon …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Surgeons commonly repeat preoperative endoscopy before planned colorectal
resections. The reasons for this are not entirely clear, and repeat endoscopy may lead …
resections. The reasons for this are not entirely clear, and repeat endoscopy may lead …
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Reduces or Eliminates Pharmacologic Dependence in Individuals Living with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
MJ Mullan, AS Vergis, KM Hardy - Journal of the American College of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Methods Consecutive patients undergoing RYGB with a history of DM 2 were identified in a
prospectively collected database. Resolution of DM2 was defined as HbA1C< 6.5% and …
prospectively collected database. Resolution of DM2 was defined as HbA1C< 6.5% and …