Background Laparoscopy is widely adopted across nearly all surgical subspecialties in the
elective setting. Initially finding indication in minor abdominal emergencies, it has gradually …

Background. Mentorship is important but may not be feasible for distance learning. To bridge
this gap, telementoring has emerged. The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate …

Purpose Difficulties at the beginning of the learning curve in minimally invasive surgery
(MIS) can well be overcome by simulation outside the operating room. Despite a great …

Objective Our institution recently implemented a virtual reality (VR) skills curriculum for
general surgery residents using the SimNow simulator. Based on a content alignment study …

Background Laparoscopic suturing (LS) has become a common technique used in a variety
of advanced laparoscopic procedures. However, LS is a challenging skill to master, and …

Background Moorthy checklist (MC) and laparoscopic skill competency assessment tool (LS-
CAT) are tools commonly used to evaluate the quality of laparoscopic suturing. The current …

Background Laparoscopic suturing is associated with a steep learning curve. Hence, many
general surgery graduate residents entering fellowship have reportedly not been able to …

Background Diagnostic laparoscopy is well-accepted in management of penetrating
abdominal trauma (PAT) with the rate of missed injuries below 1%. However, there is a …

Background Due to a shortage and maldistribution of surgeons within Kenya, doctors with
limited formal surgical training often perform emergency surgical procedures such as …

Background Telesimulation helps overcome limitations in time and local expertise by
eliminating the need for the learner and educator to be physically co-located, especially …