At the onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, pediatric emergency
department (ED) visits decreased worldwide by an estimated 30%–89%[1]. In Canada, there …

Introduction General surgery residents need to master the hand-sewn bowel anastomosis (HSBA)
technique. However, practice opportunities outside of the operating room are rare, …

Hand-sewn bowel anastomosis (HSBA) is an essential skill for surgical residents to learn, as
it is used in numerous surgical procedures. However, the opportunities to practice this skill …

Simulation-based medical education allows for the training and maintenance of healthcare
skills in a safe and controlled environment. In this technical report, the development and …

Introduction Pediatric bowel obstruction after intra-abdominal cancer surgery is relatively
frequent. Few publications have specifically addressed this significant complication. The …

Purpose The optimal approach for pediatric inguinal hernia repair continues to be debated.
We conducted a regional retrospective study to assess rates of recurrence and …

Suturing of different layers, such as deep lacerations, is a challenging clinical skill for residents.
Currently, there is a lack of general suturing instructions and practice in undergraduate …

Background: General surgery residents need to master the hand-sewn bowel anastomosis (HSBA)
technique. However, practice opportunities outside of the operating room are rare, …

Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a rare pediatric cancer, and although there have been
improvements in its treatment approach, recurrences retain a very poor prognosis. Here, we …

Background: Additive manufacturing enables simulation centres to produce customized
simulators to fit curricular needs. However, human resources and lack of digital design skills are …