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J.J. Jakimowicz
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Competency assessment tool for laparoscopic suturing
Development and reliability evaluation
Background: Laparoscopic suturing can be technically challenging and requires extensive training to achieve competency. To date no specific and objective assessment method for laparoscopic suturing and knot tying is available that can guide training and monitor performance in the
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Background: Minimally invasive surgery requires surgeons to allocate more attention and efforts than open surgery. A surgeon’s pool of resource is affected by the multiple occurrences of interruptions and distractions in the operating room. Surgical flow disruption has been addre
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Because of cancer in the colon, parts of this organ might be surgically cut out to eliminate this disease. After removal, the residual parts are connected by means of a suture. A leakage of such connection is a severe complication and potentially life-threatening for the patient
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