Surgical site complications in kidney transplant recipients: incidence, risk factors and outcomes in the modern era.

Background: Surgical site complications (SSCs) are an important source of morbidity after kidney transplantation. We assessed the incidence, risk factors, outcomes and economic impact of SSCs in a large, diverse population of kidney transplant recipients.

Methods: We conducted a single-centre, observational cohort study of adult (age ≥ 18 yr) patients who underwent kidney transplantation between Jan.

Evaluation of Optimal Timing of Expert Feedback in a Simulated Flexible Ureteroscopy Course.

Simulation-based training (SBT) has become an increasingly popular modality to train novice surgical residents in the face of rapidly increasing innovative surgical techniques across all surgical disciplines. Recent studies have already demonstrated SBT to be effective in helping overcome the learning curve associated with new surgical techniques, especially in junior residents and endoscopic procedures. In addition, it is known that trainees benefit significantly from expert feedback; however, there is a paucity of data looking into the optimal timing of this feedback during SBT.

Optimizing the Timing of Expert Feedback During Simulation-Based Spaced Practice of Endourologic Skills.

Introduction: Provision of expert feedback is widely acknowledged to be an essential component of simulation-based training. However, little is known about the most effective and efficient ways to provide feedback to novices. Optimizing the timing of expert feedback may improve outcomes while reducing resource requirements.

Simulation-based flexible ureteroscopy training using a novel ureteroscopy part-task trainer.

Introduction: Simulation-based training (SBT) is being increasingly used for novice trainees as a means of overcoming the early learning curve associated with new surgical skills. We designed a SBT flexible ureteroscopy (fURS) course using a novel inanimate training model (Cook Medical, Bloomington, IN; URS model). We evaluated the course and validated this Cook URS model.

Surgeon-specific factors affecting treatment decisions among Canadian urologists in the management of pT1a renal tumours.

Introduction: The ubiquitous use of diagnostic imaging has resulted in an increased incidental detection of small renal masses (SRM). Patient- and tumour-related factors affect treatment decisions greatly; however, with multiple treatment options available, surgeon-specific characteristics and biases may also influence treatment recommendations. We determine the impact of surgeon-specific factors on treatment decisions in the management of SRM in Canada.