Simulation to Scalpel: A Systematic Review of True Evidence of Skills Transfer as Seen Through the Lens of Patient Outcomes.

Introduction: Simulation-based training (SBT) has become an essential component of surgical education. However, the definitive evidence for dissrect patient outcomes remains inconsistent. This prompted us to conduct this systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate Kirkpatrick Level 4 evidence on whether SBT translates into clinical benefits and improves patient outcomes.

Pediatric Idiopathic Chylopericardium: A Case Managed with Thoracoscopic Window Pericardiotomy.

Idiopathic chylopericardium (CP) in the pediatric population is a rare entity with very few reported cases and is characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pericardial cavity. There are no guidelines for the management of this rare entity. The present study reports a case of idiopathic CP in an infant and our experience of managing it by pericardial window creation using VATS and a multidisciplinary approach providing the optimum care for the child.