Publications by authors named "P K Ganguly"

Aim: This study aimed to assess and compare outcomes of robotic inguinal hernia repair (RIHR) in patients under and over 70 years old, performed by a fellowship-trained robotic surgeon at a single institution.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing robotic primary transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair between 2020 and 2022 was conducted. Patients were categorized into two age groups: those under 70 years and 70 years and older.

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  • Recent advancements in regional anesthesia (RA) owe much to ultrasound technology, but human factors like fatigue and misidentification of anatomy can affect performance.
  • Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can enhance RA practices by improving anatomical recognition and providing real-time guidance during procedures.
  • While the future of AI in RA looks promising, challenges such as device malfunctions, data privacy issues, regulatory obstacles, and cost remain significant hurdles to widespread implementation.
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The increasing application of generative artificial intelligence large language models (LLMs) in various fields, including medical education, raises questions about their accuracy. The primary aim of our study was to undertake a detailed comparative analysis of the proficiencies and accuracies of six different LLMs (ChatGPT-4, ChatGPT-3.5-turbo, ChatGPT-3.

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  • In 2020, Malawi faced a significant malaria crisis with 6.9 million cases and 2,551 deaths, primarily affecting children under five; despite efforts to promote insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) through free distribution, Chikwawa District suffers from low consistent usage among caregivers.
  • The research employed a mixed methods approach, with quantitative data from 96 caregivers in Chikwawa and qualitative insights from interviews and focus groups conducted from December 2023 to April 2024.
  • Findings indicated that while 91.67% of households owned ITNs and 87.50% used them daily, challenges like heat discomfort, quality issues, and misconceptions hindered broader usage; the perceived effectiveness of nets was strongly
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