American journal of surgery
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Resident involvement in minimally-invasive vs. open procedures.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of resident involvement on surgical outcomes in laparoscopic compared to open procedures. ⋯ The results of this study suggest that resident participation has a similar impact on surgical outcomes during laparoscopic and open surgery, and is generally safe.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Surgeons' expertise during critical event in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: An expert-novice comparison using protocol analysis.
The purpose of this study was to examine differences in thought processes between novice and experienced surgeons when they were presented with a critical situation during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. ⋯ This study highlights the differences and similarities between surgeons with different levels of experience during a challenging intraoperative encounter. The domains of cognition and mental image as well as metacognition appear to be key elements of surgical expertise.