Scientific Surgery Online Journals

This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Scientific Surgery

Feasibility of formal mindfulness-based stress-resilience training among surgery interns. A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Surg 2018; 153: e182734.

Authors: Lebares CC, Hershberger AO, Guvva EV, Desai A, Mitchell J, Shen W et al.

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Improving escalation of care: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2016; 263: 421-426.

Authors: Johnston MJ, Arora S, Pucher PH, McCartan N, Reissis Y, Chana P et al.

Scientific Surgery

Structured training to improve nontechnical performance of junior surgical residents in the operating room: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2016; 263: 43-49.

Authors: Dedy NJ, Bonrath EM, Ahmed N, Grantcharov TP

Scientific Surgery

Comprehensive surgical coaching enhances surgical skill in the operating room: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2015; 262: 205–212.

Authors: Bonrath EM, Dedy NJ, Gordon LE, Grantcharov TP

Scientific Surgery

Influence of surgeon behaviour on trainees’ willingness to speak up: a randomized controlled trial. J Am Coll Surg 2014; 219: 1001-1007.

Authors: Barzallo Salazar MJ, Minkoff H, Bayya J, Gillett B, Onoriode H, Weedon J et al. et al.

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Access to a simulator is not enough: the benefits of virtual reality training based on peer group-derived benchmarks: a randomized controlled trial. World J Surg 2013; 37: 2534-2541.

Authors: Von Websky MW, Raptis DA, Vitz M, Rosenthal R, Clavien PA, Hahnloser D et al.

Scientific Surgery

Retention of suturing and knot-tying skills in senior medial students after proficiency-based training: results of a prospective, randomized trial. Surgery 2013; 154: 823–830.

Authors: Gershuni V, Woodhouse J, Brunt LM

Scientific Surgery

Within-team debriefing versus instructor-led debriefing for simulation-based education: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2013; 258: 53–58.

Authors: Boet S, Bould MD, Sharma B, Revees S, Naik VN, Triby E et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Does the incorporation of motion metrics into the existing FLS metrics lead to improved skill acquisition on simulators? A single, blinded, randomised controlled trial. Ann Surg 2013; 258: 46–52.

Authors: Stefanidis D, Yonce TC, Korndorffer JR, Phillips R, Coker A

Scientific Surgery

Instructor feedback versus no instructor feedback on performance in a laparoscopic virtual reality simulator: a randomised trial. Ann Surg 2013; 257: 839–844.

Authors: Strandbygaard J, Bjerrum F, Maagaard M, Winkel P, Larsen CR, Ringsted C et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Laparoscopic surgical skills are significantly improved by the use of portable laparoscopic simulator: results of a randomised controlled trial. World J Surg 2013; 37: 957–964.

Authors: Johnston TJ, Tang B, Alijani A, Tait I, Steele RJ, Ker J et al. et al.

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Prospective randomized assessment of transfer of training and transfer effectiveness ratio of virtual reality simulation training for laparoscopic skill acquisition. Ann Surg 2013; 257: 1025-1031.

Authors: Gallagher AG, Seymour NE, Jordan-Black J-A, Bunting B, McGlade K, Satava RM et al.

Scientific Surgery

Basic laparoscopic skills training using fresh frozen cadaver: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Surg 2013; 206: 23-31.

Authors: Sharma M, Macafee D, Horgan AF

Scientific Surgery

Medical student participation in a surgical outpatient clinic: a randomized controlled trial. ANZ J Surg 2013; 83: 466–471.

Authors: Azher H, Lay J, Stupart DA, Guest GD, Watters DAK

Scientific Surgery

Validation of a structured training and assessment curriculum for technical skill acquisition in minimally invasive surgery: a randomised controlled trial. Ann Surg 2013; 257: 224–230.

Authors: Palter VN, Orzech N, Reznick RK, Grantcharov TP

Scientific Surgery

Prospective, randomized assessment of the acquisition, maintenance, and loss of laparoscopic skills. Ann Surg 2012; 256: 387-393.

Authors: Gallagher AG, Jordan-Black JA, O’Sullivan GC

Scientific Surgery

Development and validation of a comprehensive curriculum to teach an advanced minimally invasive procedure: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2012; 256: 25-32.

Authors: Palter VN, Grantcharov TP

Scientific Surgery

A comparison of 2 ex vivo training curricula for advanced laparoscopic skills: a randomised controlled trial. Ann Surg 2012; 255: 833–839.

Authors: Orzech N, Palter VN, Reznick RK, Aggarwal R, Grantcharov TP

Scientific Surgery

Simulator training to automaticity leads to improved skill transfer compared with traditional proficiency-based training: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2012; 255: 30-37.

Authors: Stefanidis D, Scerbo MW, Montero PN, Acker CE, Smith WD

Scientific Surgery

Technology-enhanced simulation for health professions education. Systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA 2011; 306: 978-88.

Authors: Cook DA, Hatala R, Brydges R, Zendejas B, Szostek JH, Wang AT et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Simulation-based mastery learning improves patient outcomes in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Surg 2011; 254: 502–511.

Authors: Zendejas B, Cook D, Bingener J, Huebner M, Bunn W, Sarr M et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

Ex vivo technical skills training transfers to the operating room and enhances cognitive learning: a randomised controlled trial. Ann Surg 2011; 253: 886–889.

Authors: Palter VN, Grantcharov T, Harvey A, Macrae HM.

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Stress management training for surgeons: a randomized, controlled, intervention study. Ann Surg 2011; 253: 488–494.

Authors: Wetzel CM, George A, Hanna GB, Athanasiou T, Black SA, Kneebone RL et al. et al.

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Mental practice enhances surgical technical skills: a randomized controlled study. Ann Surg 2011; 253: 265–270.

Authors: Arora S, Aggarwal R, Sirimanna P, Moran A, Grantcharov T, Kneebone R et al. et al.

Scientific Surgery

A moderated journal club is more effective than an internet journal club in teaching critical appraisal skills: results of a multicenter randomized controlled trial. J Am Coll Surg 2010; 211: 769-776.

Authors: Mcleod RS, MacRea HM, McKenzie ME, Victor JC, Brasel K.

Scientific Surgery

Early, intermediate and late effects of a surgical skills boot camp on an Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills: a randomized controlled study. J Am Coll Surg 2010; 210; 984-989.

Authors: Parent RJ, Plerhoples TA, Long EE, Zimmer DM, Teshome M, Mohr CJ et al. et al.

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A tale of two trainers: virtual reality versus a video trainer for the acquisition of basic laparoscopic skills. Am J Surg 2010; 199: 840-845.

Authors: Debes AJ, Aggarawal R, Balasundaram I, Jacobsen MB.

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Effect of short-term pretrial practice on surgical proficiency in simulated environments: a randomised trial of the ‘preoperative warm-up’ effect J Am Coll Surg 2009; 208: 255-268

Authors: Kahol K, Satava RM, Ferrara J, Smith ML

Scientific Surgery

Effect of virtual reality training on laparoscopic surgery: randomised controlled trial BMJ; 338: 1253-1254

Authors: Larsen CR, Soerensen JL, Grantcharov TP, Dalsgaard T, Schouenborg L, Ottosen C et al et al.

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Systematic video game training in surgical novices improves performance in virtual reality endoscopic surgical simulators: a prospective randomized study. World J Surg 2009; 33: 2360-2367.

Authors: Schlickum MK, Hedman L, Enochsson L, Kjellin A, Fellander-Tsai L.

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