Annals of surgery
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To compare the representation of intersectional (ie, racial/ethnic and gender) identities among surgical faculty versus medical students. ⋯ URiM faculty representation has not improved despite a positive association between having more URiM male faculty and having more diverse students.
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To elucidate the potential usage of continuous feedback regarding team satisfaction and correlations with operative performance and patient outcomes. ⋯ This study demonstrates the feasibility of a dynamic survey platform to report actionable health care provider satisfaction metrics in real-time. Team satisfaction is associated with modifiable team variables and some key operational outcomes. Leveraging qualitative measurements of teamwork as operational indicators may augment staff engagement and measures of performance.
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To identify risk factors associated with the progression of pancreatic cysts in patients undergoing surveillance. ⋯ Worrisome features on imaging at presentation, current smoker status, and symptomatic presentation are associated with IPMN progression. Most patients progressed within the first year of presentation to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC). Further investigation is necessary to develop personalized cyst surveillance strategies.
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To develop and update evidence-based and consensus-based guidelines on laparoscopic and robotic pancreatic surgery. ⋯ The EGUMIPS evidence-based guidelines on laparoscopic and robotic MIPS can be applied in current clinical practice to provide guidance to patients, surgeons, policy-makers, and medical societies.
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Historically, the American Board of Surgery required surgeons to pass the qualifying examination (QE) before taking the certifying examination (CE). However, in the 2020-2021 academic year, with mitigating circumstances related to COVID-19, the ABS removed this sequencing requirement to facilitate the certification process for those candidates who were negatively impacted by a QE delivery failure. This decoupling of the traditional order of exam delivery has provided a natural comparator to the traditional route and an analysis of the impact of examination sequencing on candidate performance. ⋯ This important study suggests that preparation for the QE increases the probability of passing the CE and provides evidence that knowledge may be foundational for clinical judgment. The ABS will consider these findings for examination sequencing moving forward.