One-Year Follow-Up of COVID-19 Impact on Surgical Education: Clinical Training Restored but Surgical Trainee Emotional Well-Being Still at Risk

Article Multidisciplinary Sciences

Striking antibody evasion manifested by the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2

Lihong Liu et al.

Summary: The B.1.1.529/Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, initially detected in southern Africa, has rapidly spread globally and is expected to become dominant due to its enhanced transmissibility in the coming weeks. This variant poses a threat to the efficacy of current COVID-19 vaccines and antibody therapies due to its significant antibody resistance. Even individuals who have received vaccines and booster doses may have reduced neutralizing activity against B.1.1.529.

NATURE (2022)

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Article Surgery

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical trainee education and well-being spring 2020-winter 2020: A path forward

E. Christopher Ellison et al.

Summary: This study investigates the time course and longitudinal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical education and learner well-being. The findings reveal that Stage 3 institutions were more affected in the spring, but the disruption lessened in the winter. Learner well-being experienced similar disruptions across different seasons, and it was associated with Stage 3 institutions.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY (2022)

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Article Surgery

Endostapler vs Endoloop closure of the appendiceal stump in laparoscopic appendectomy: Which has better outcomes?

Cynthia White et al.

Summary: This study compared the outcomes of using endostapler versus endoloop for appendiceal stump closure in laparoscopic appendectomy. The results showed no significant differences in complications, length of stay, and hospital charges between the two techniques, but a slightly shorter hospital stay in the endoloop closure group.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY (2021)

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Article Education, Scientific Disciplines

Lived Experiences of Surgical Residents During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Assessment

Jad M. Abdelsattar et al.

Summary: This qualitative study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the training and wellness of surgical residents. The impact varies depending on institutional response and geographical location. The data highlight the urgent need for thoughtful institutional planning and policies for future pandemics.

JOURNAL OF SURGICAL EDUCATION (2021)

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Article Medicine, General & Internal

Trends in US Surgical Procedures and Health Care System Response to Policies Curtailing Elective Surgical Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Aviva S. Mattingly et al.

Summary: The study showed that the initial shutdown period caused a significant decrease in surgical procedure volume, but after reopening, procedures rebounded to 2019 levels and remained stable throughout the peak of COVID-19 patients in fall and winter.

JAMA NETWORK OPEN (2021)

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