Implementation of an Intraoperative Instructional Timeout Just Prior to Stapler Use Improves Proficiency of Surgical Stapler Usage by Surgery Residents

摘要

INTRODUCTION: With the fragmented rotational structure of training, exposure to surgical staplers is not uniform across surgical residents. Traditionally, educational sessions dedicated to instruction in surgical staplers have taken place outside the operating room. This study implemented and evaluated an intraoperative timeout immediately prior to stapler use in cases with surgical residents.