Objective This review systematically examines the literature regarding mentor-mentee
relationships in surgery. Background The usefulness of mentorship in surgical training has …

Abstract Introduction The Accreditation and Certification of Hernia Centers and Surgeons
(ACCESS) Group of the European Hernia Society (EHS) recognizes that there is a growing …

Objective: The expansion of Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) has been exponential since
the introduction of laparoscopic surgery in the late 1980s. This shift in operative technique …

Objective Head and neck trauma results in a range of injuries, spanning minor lacerations to
life-threatening airway compromise. Few studies provide in-depth analysis of injuries to the …

Purpose The goal of this study was to develop a new reliable open surgery suturing
simulation system for training medical students in situations where resources are limited or …

Importance The chief resident (CR) year is a pivotal experience in surgical training.
Changes in case volume and diversity may impact the educational quality of this important …

Background Given the recent changes in general surgical training, this study was
undertaken to assess the confidence of graduating general surgery residents in performing …

Introduction Since the introduction of laparoscopic surgery for cholecystectomy in 1989, the
growth of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has increased significantly in the United States …

OBJECTIVE: To describe the development of a cadaver-based educational program and
report our residents' assessment of the new program. DESIGN: An anatomy-based …

BACKGROUND: With the increase in minimally invasive approaches to surgical disease and
nonoperative management for solid organ injury, the open operative experience of current …