General Surgery
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- 11Surgery, Department of
- 11Surgery, Department of/General Surgery
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- 1Oncology, Department of/Medical Oncology
- 1Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of
- 1Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of/Physical Therapy
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2011
Lemay, J.-F., Lockyer, J., White, J.S., Brownell, K.
Background: Although essay questions are used in the admissions process in many medical schools, there has been little research on how applicants respond to essay questions. Aims: The purpose of this study was to explore how applicants to medical school approach essay questions used in the...
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Endoscopic Revision (StomaphyX) versus Formal Surgical Revision (Gastric Bypass) for Failed Vertical Band Gastroplasty
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Birch, Daniel W., Karmali, Shahzeer, Bolton, Johan, Gill, Richdeep S., Al-Jahdali, Akram, Byrns, Simon, Shi, Xinzhe
Background: Weight regain secondary to VBG pouch dilation is a typical referral for Bariatric surgeons. In this study we compare an endoluminal pouch reduction (Stomaphyx) to RYGB for revision. Methods: A retrospective review was completed for patients with a previous VBG presenting with weight...
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2010-01-01
McNeely, Margaret L., Campbell, Kristin, Ospina, Maria, Rowe, Brian H., Dabbs, Kelly, Klassen, Terry P., Mackey, John, Courneya, Kerry S.
Background Upper-limb dysfunction is a commonly reported side effect of treatment for breast cancer and may include decreased shoulder range of motion (the range through which a joint can be moved) (ROM) and strength, pain and lymphedema. Objectives To review randomized controlled trials (RCTs)...
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Exploring Surgeons' Perceptions of the Role of Simulation in Surgical Education: A Needs Assessment
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King, S., Clark, M., Carbonaro, M., White, J.
Background: The last two decades have seen the adoption of simulation-based surgical education in various disciplines. The current study’s goal was to perform a needs assessment using the results to inform future curricular planning and needs of surgeons and learners. Methods: A survey was...
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2015-09-04
• Proprioceptive guidance assists a human operator to perform goal-directed movement by giving kinesthetic feedback. • Proprioceptive guidance enhances motor learning when visual feedback is unreliable, the task has complex kinematics, or is difficult to describe. • These characteristics are...
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Providone-Iodine Irrigation of Subcutaneous Tissues May Decrease Surgical Site Infections in Elective Colorectal Operations: A Systematic Review
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Gill, Richdeep S., Olson, David W., Rowe, Brian H., Campbell, Sandy, Al-Adra, David P.
Background: Postoperative wound infection is the most common complication following abdominal surgery and leads to delayed wound healing, prolonged hospital length of stay (LOS), and causes morbidity. Povidone-Iodine (PVI) is a broad-spectrum anti-septic and disinfectant solution, and can be used...
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Spontaneous recovery of bilateral congenital idiopathic laryngeal paralysis: Systematic non-meta-analytical Review
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Systematic review of the literature on the natural history of bilateral congenital idiopathic laryngeal paralysis
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2012
Birch, Daniel W., Gill, Richdeep S., Karmali, Shahzeer, Whitlock, Kevin
Obesity has become a major issue for healthcare providers as its prevalence continues to increase throughout the world. The literature suggests that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with the development of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer (CRC). Consequently, CRC surgeons...