Prognostic impact of deprivation on esophagogastroduodenoscopy outcome.

Socioeconomic deprivation has long been associated with many gastrointestinal diseases, yet its influence on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) diagnosis has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of deprivation on outcomes of EGD irrespective of referral reason. Two thousand consecutive patients presenting to four Health Boards in Wales beginning in June 2019 were studied retrospectively with deprivation scores calculated using the Wales Indices of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD).

Randomized controlled trial of the CMR immersive virtual reality (IVR) headset training compared to e-learning for operating room configuration of the CMR versius robot.

Robotic surgery offers potential advantages over laparoscopic procedures, but the training for configuring robotic systems in the operating room remains underexplored. This study seeks to validate immersive virtual reality (IVR) headset training for setting up the CMR Versius in the operating room. This single-blinded randomized control trial randomised medical students with no prior robotic experience using an online randomiser.

Enhanced Stress Resilience Training for UK Surgical Trainees; Effect and Evolution Evaluated.

Introduction: Core Surgical Training (CST) programs are associated with high burnout. This study aimed to assess the influence of Enhanced Stress Resilience Training (ESRT) over a 2-year period in a single UK Statutory Education Body.

Method: CSTs participated in 5-weeks of formal ESRT to address work stressors.

Foundation rotations in medical training: is it love at first sight?

Purpose Of Study: Factors influencing physician specialty choice is a prominent topic given the recruitment challenges faced by various specialties. We aimed to assess whether specialty exposure in the first foundation year was a positive predictive factor for permanent career choice.

Study Design: A questionnaire-based study was distributed online using a survey tool.

Face validity of a virtual reality simulation platform to improve competency in endoscopy: a prospective observational cohort study.

Virtual reality endoscopic simulation training has the potential to expedite competency development in novice trainees. However, simulation platforms must be realistic and confer face validity. This study aimed to determine the face validity of high-fidelity virtual reality simulation (EndoSim, Surgical Science, Gothenburg), and establish benchmark metrics to guide the development of a Simulation Pathway to Improve Competency in Endoscopy (SPICE).