Annals of surgery
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To examine perceived OR ergonomics facilitators and barriers, with a focus on the interdisciplinary team. ⋯ While structural/organizational issues are reported as barriers to ergonomics, solutions appeared as individual responsibilities. Team dynamics did not prioritize nor support ergonomics. Education tools leveraging the interdisciplinary team are warranted. This work will be supplemented by interviews and live observations to build tailored educational tools for OR teams.
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To quantify recent trends in access to timely, high-quality, affordable surgical care in the US. ⋯ Nearly one-in-three Americans lack access to surgical care that is timely, high-quality, and affordable. This study identifies the multiple actionable drivers of access to surgical care that notably can each be addressed with specific policy interventions.
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To evaluate machine learning models' performance in predicting acute pancreatitis severity using early-stage variables while excluding laboratory and imaging tests. ⋯ The ML models showed good predictive capacity for SAP, ICU admission, and mortality using early-stage data without laboratory or imaging tests. This approach could revolutionise AP patients' initial triage and management, providing a personalised prediction method based on early clinical data.
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Review Meta Analysis
Revolutionizing Organ Transplantation with Robotic Surgery.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of robotic techniques on organ transplantation outcomes. ⋯ This comprehensive overview including a systematic review, original data, and perceptions derived from the international survey demonstrate the superiority of robotic transplant surgery (RTS) across a range of organ transplantations, for both donors and recipients. The future of RTS depends on the efforts of the surgical community in addressing challenges such as economic implications, the need for specialized surgical training for numerous surgeons, as well as wide access to robotic systems worldwide.