CMAJ| JANUARY 7, 2019| VOLUME 191| ISSUE 1 E25 games for 10 hours a week were
faster at simulated renal artery cannulation than those who didn't play video games. Dr …

Introduction Our group has previously demonstrated an upward shift from junior to senior
resident participation in common general surgery operations, traditionally performed by …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze national trends in minimally invasive
and open cases of all graduating residents in general surgery. METHODS: A retrospective …

Patient preference has driven the adoption of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques
and altered surgical practice. MIS training in surgical residency programs must teach new …

Background: Advancing surgical techniques require a high level of adaptation and learning
skills on the part of surgeons. The authors need selection procedures and decision support …

Background There exists a tension between surgical innovation and safety. The learning
curve associated with the introduction of new procedures/technologies has been associated …

Over the past 2 decades, the operative experience of surgical residents has undergone
major changes due to advances in the science and technology of surgery, treatment …

Dear Editor, I read with great interest the recent article by IJgosse and colleagues [1]
assessing whether exposure to gaming increased voluntary laparoscopy training volume …

As the 80-hour work week impacts training that occurs in the operating room, and as
Residency Review Committees seek evidence of how skills are taught, there is a need to …

LETTER: In the UK, three main colleges; namely the Royal College of Surgeons of England
(RCSEng), Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) and Royal College of …