Publications by authors named "Agnes Premkumar"
Background: Resuscitative thoracotomies are a time-sensitive emergency surgical procedure with an immediate risk of mortality. We hypothesize that a high-fidelity whole-body donor simulation model, referred to as a Knowledge Donor (KD), with mechanical lung ventilation and expired human blood perfusion could increase learner confidence in performing this critical procedure.
Methods: General surgery residents and faculty were invited to participate in KD training.
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- There is a lack of studies comparing the opinions of surgical and non-surgical program directors (PDs) on the recent change of the Step 1 exam scoring from a numerical score to a pass/fail system.
- A systematic review conducted in May 2023 found that surgical PDs expressed higher levels of disagreement with the score change and believed it would complicate the comparison of applicants more than non-surgical PDs.
- The review highlighted significant differences in perspectives between the two groups, particularly regarding the emphasis on Step 2 scores in evaluations, indicating a need for further research to create improved guidelines for the residency application process.
Bariatric surgery remains underutilized despite its proven efficacy in the management of obesity. Provider perceptions of bariatric surgery are important to consider when discussing utilization rates. PubMed, SCOPUS, and OVID databases were searched in April 2023, and 40 published studies discussing providers' knowledge and perceptions of bariatric surgery were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Bariatric surgery is an effective therapeutic modality for obesity and related comorbidities, yet it remains significantly underutilized. Patient perceptions and expectations may influence the decisions of eligible patients in pursuing surgery.
Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS, and OVID databases were searched in July 2022 to identify published studies discussing patient and the public's perceptions of bariatric surgery.
Although postoperative diet modification, exercise, and regular dietitian and surgeon follow-up are often recommended after bariatric surgery (BS), their impact on weight loss is unclear. A Retrospective chart review was conducted for patients who received sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) between August 2000 and November 2017 with telephone follow-up. Multivariable logistic regression models were used for analyses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Bariatric surgery (BS) has been shown to effectively treat morbid obesity and improve obesity-related comorbidities. Nonetheless, BS remains underutilized among qualified patients.
Materials And Methods: PubMed, SCOPUS, and OVID databases were searched to identify published comparative studies examining BS referral patterns.
Background: Although there is evidence to support the relationship between abuse history and obesity, the association between abuse history and outcomes after bariatric surgery is not well-established. We aimed to summarize the current literature examining this relationship, as well as provide clinical recommendations to optimize postoperative outcomes.
Methods: PubMed and SCOPUS databases were queried to identify relevant published studies.