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The Role of Haptic Feedback in Laparoscopic Simulation Training by Panait, Lucian, M.D, Akkary, Ehab, M.D, Bell, Robert L., M.D, Roberts, Kurt E., M.D, Dudrick, Stanley J., M.D, Duffy, Andrew J., M.D

“…Introduction Laparoscopic virtual reality simulators are becoming a ubiquitous tool in resident training and assessment. These devices provide the operator…”
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Evolution of surgical skills training by Roberts, Kurt-E, Bell, Robert-L, Duffy, Andrew-J

“…Surgical training is changing： one hundred years of tradition is being challenged by legal and ethical concerns for patient safety, work hours restrictions,…”
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Perceptions, Training Experiences, and Preferences of Surgical Residents Toward Laparoscopic Simulation Training: A Resident Survey by Shetty, Shohan, MD, Zevin, Boris, MD, Grantcharov, Teodor P., PhD, Roberts, Kurt E., MD, Duffy, Andrew J., MD

“…Introduction Simulation training for surgical residents can shorten learning curves, improve technical skills, and expedite competency. Several studies have…”
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Female Sexual Function After Pure Transvaginal Appendectomy: A Cohort Study by Solomon, Daniel, Lentz, Rachel, Duffy, Andrew J., Bell, Robert L., Roberts, Kurt E.

“…Background The impact of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) on female sexual function is unknown. We therefore performed a…”
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Impact of preoperative wait time due to insurance-mandated medically supervised diets on weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy. Are patients losing momentum? by Ying, Lee D., B.A, Duffy, Andrew J., M.D., F.A.C.S, Roberts, Kurt E., M.D., F.A.C.S, Ghiassi, Saber, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S, Hubbard, Matthew O., M.D., M.S, Nadzam, Geoffrey S., M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S

“…Abstract Background Few studies have examined whether preoperative period length, as defined by the amount of time from enrollment in a surgical weight loss…”
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Functional role of NHE4 as a pH regulator in rat and human colonic crypts by Arena, Elizabeth A, Longo, Walter E, Roberts, Kurt E, Geibel, Peter, Nateqi, Jama, Brandstetter, Michael, Geibel, John P

“…To regulate ionic and fluid homeostasis, the colon relies upon a series of Na(+)-dependent transport proteins. Recent studies have identified a sodium/hydrogen…”
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Construct and face validity of a virtual reality–based camera navigation curriculum by Shetty, Shohan, MD, Panait, Lucian, MD, Baranoski, Jacob, BSc, Dudrick, Stanley J., MD, FACS, Bell, Robert L., MD, FACS, Roberts, Kurt E., MD, Duffy, Andrew J., MD, FACS

“…Abstract Introduction Camera handling and navigation are essential skills in laparoscopic surgery. Surgeons rely on camera operators, usually the least…”
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Controversies in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux and achalasia by Roberts, Kurt-E, Duffy, Andrew-J, Bell, Robert-L

“…The immense success of laparoscopic surgery as an effective treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease （GERD） and achalasia has established minimal invasive…”
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Two-Port Laparoscopic Appendectomy: Minimizing the Minimally Invasive Approach by Panait, Lucian, M.D, Bell, Robert L., M.D, Duffy, Andrew J., M.D, Roberts, Kurt E., M.D

“…Background Three laparoscopic ports are traditionally required to complete a laparoscopic appendectomy. We describe a novel, innovative 2-port laparoscopic…”
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Single-port cholecystectomy: small scar, short learning curve by Solomon, Daniel, Bell, Robert L., Duffy, Andrew J., Roberts, Kurt E.

“…Background This past year has borne witness to the acceptance of single-port laparoscopic surgery into mainstream clinical practice. This study describes a…”
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Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Surgeon’s Initial Experience with 56 Consecutive Cases and a Review of the Literature by Roberts, Kurt E., Solomon, Daniel, Duffy, Andrew J., Bell, Robert L.

“…Background We describe the results of a single surgeon’s initial experience with single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy through his first 56 cases and…”
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Designing and Validating a Customized Virtual Reality-Based Laparoscopic Skills Curriculum by Panait, Lucian, MD, Bell, Robert L., MD, Roberts, Kurt E., MD, Duffy, Andrew J., MD

“…Objective We developed and instituted a laparoscopic skills curriculum based on a virtual reality simulator, LapSim (Surgical Science, Göteborg, Sweden). Our…”
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Complications of Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery: A Series of 102 Patients by Wood, Stephanie G, Panait, Lucian, Duffy, Andrew J, Bell, Robert L, Roberts, Kurt E

“…OBJECTIVE:To review the complications encountered in our facility and in previously published studies of transvaginal (TV) natural orifice transluminal…”
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Performing Bariatric Surgery on Previously COVID+ Patients Is Safe and Effective by Cheung, Maija S., Ying, Lee, Duffy, Andrew J., Ghiassi, Saber, Nadzam, Geoff, Roberts, Kurt E., Morton, John M.

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Completion of a Novel, Virtual-Reality-Based, Advanced Laparoscopic Curriculum Improves Advanced Laparoscopic Skills in Senior Residents by Panait, Lucian, MD, Hogle, Nancy J, Fowler, Dennis L., MD, Bell, Robert L., MD, Roberts, Kurt E., MD, Duffy, Andrew J., MD

“…Introduction Virtual reality simulators contribute to basic laparoscopic skill acquisition. These trainers have not yet been shown to contribute to the…”
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Safety and Feasibility of a Lower-Cost Stapler in Bariatric Surgery by Roberts, Kurt E., Renee Hilton, L., Friedman, Danielle T., Frieder, Joel S., Zhang, Xuchen, Duffy, Andrew J.

“…Background Laparoscopic staplers are integral to bariatric surgery. Their pricing significantly impacts the overall cost of procedures. An independent device…”
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Intraoperative Blood Pressure Lability Is Associated with Postoperative Hemorrhage after Uncomplicated Bariatric Surgery by Ying, Lee D., Duffy, Andrew J., Roberts, Kurt E., Ghiassi, Saber, Hubbard, Matthew O., Nadzam, Geoffrey S.

“…Background Postoperative hemorrhage is a rare complication in bariatric surgery. We aim to determine if differences in blood pressure or perioperative…”
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Management of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome: A New Paradigm by Duffy, Andrew J, Panait, Lucian, Eisenberg, Dan, Bell, Robert L, Roberts, Kurt E, Sumpio, Bauer

“…Median arcuate ligament (MAL) syndrome is an anatomic and clinical entity characterized by extrinsic compression on the celiac axis, which leads to…”
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Micronutrient and Metabolic Status in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery in a University Bariatric Program by Sucandy, Iswanto, Roberts, Kurt E, Nadzam, Geoffrey, Duffy, Andrew J

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Gallbladder Agenesis: A Case Report by Salazar, Michelle C, Brownson, Kirstyn E, Nadzam, Geoffrey S, Duffy, Andrew, Roberts, Kurt E

“…Gallbladder agenesis (GA) is an extremely rare congenital entity. The incidence is around 1 per 6500 live births. The majority of patients, estimated between…”
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