Histopathological analysis of vascular malformations.

Objective: To propose and develop a histopathological criteria to help diagnose vascular malformations.

Methods: All patients who underwent surgical resection and had a confirmed histopathological diagnosis of vascular malformations from 01 March 2018-26 February 2020 were included. A criteria based on 10 parameters was developed to help diagnose vascular malformations.

Objective assessment of skills acquisition during laparoscopic surgery courses.

Background: The aim of this prospective study is to objectively assess the acquisition of skills of trainees attending laparoscopic surgery courses.

Methods: Thirty-four junior surgical trainees had their laparoscopic skills assessed before and after attending 1 of 3 separate runs of 3-day core skills in laparoscopic surgery course. Nine control trainees were also included who did not attend the course.