American journal of surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Polyethylene glycol versus sodium phosphate mechanical bowel preparation in elective colorectal surgery.
The type of mechanical bowel preparation (MBP) used before elective colorectal surgery remains controversial. ⋯ SP, coupled with ertapenem antibiotic prophylaxis, may improve outcomes and reduce SSIs in patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery when compared with PEG coupled with cefotetan antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Virtual-reality training improves angled telescope skills in novice laparoscopists.
Based on prior success of virtual-reality (VR) trainers in imparting surgical skills, a randomized and controlled study was designed to determine whether VR training improves angled-telescope operative performance. ⋯ VR training in angled laparoscope use improves operative performance of novices. These data support growing evidence that VR training is highly effective in improving surgical skills outside of the clinical setting.