Anthony G. Gallagher
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View article: Randomised trial on the economic impact of proficiency‐based progression vs conventional robotic surgical training
Randomised trial on the economic impact of proficiency‐based progression vs conventional robotic surgical training Open
Objective To evaluate the cost‐effectiveness of proficiency‐based progression (PBP) training compared to conventional surgical training approaches, and to determine whether PBP training implementation is economically justified when scaled …
View article: International expert consensus on a structured approach to training for cryoballoon-based ablation for Atrial fibrillation procedure using performance metrics
International expert consensus on a structured approach to training for cryoballoon-based ablation for Atrial fibrillation procedure using performance metrics Open
Introduction Training on cryoballoon-based ablation for Atrial fibrillation (CBA-AF) procedures usually takes place in-vivo and methods vary across countries/institutions. Aims We sought to identify objective performance metrics that best …
View article: International expert consensus on a structured approach to robotic multiport right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision and intracorporeal anastomosis
International expert consensus on a structured approach to robotic multiport right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision and intracorporeal anastomosis Open
Aim To develop and operationally define ‘performance metrics’ that characterize a reference approach to robotic multiport right hemicolectomy with complete mesocolic excision (CME) and intracorporeal anastomosis (ICA) and to obtain evidenc…
View article: High-Accuracy Augmented Reality Guidance for Intracranial Drain Placement Using a Standalone Head-Worn Navigation System: First-in-Human Results
High-Accuracy Augmented Reality Guidance for Intracranial Drain Placement Using a Standalone Head-Worn Navigation System: First-in-Human Results Open
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: External ventricular drain (EVD) placement is often performed freehand, a technique subpar to accurate yet impractical image-guided methods, yielding optimal placement in only 70%. The aim of this study was to ad…
View article: Does surgical skill rely on surgical specialty or training method? A randomised controlled trial
Does surgical skill rely on surgical specialty or training method? A randomised controlled trial Open
sponsorship: This study was conducted on behalf of the European Association of Urology Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) Education Working Group. (EAU Robotic Urology Section (ERUS) Scientific Committee, European Association of Urology Roboti…
View article: European expert consensus on a structured approach to circular stapling anastomosis in minimally invasive left‐sided colorectal resection
European expert consensus on a structured approach to circular stapling anastomosis in minimally invasive left‐sided colorectal resection Open
Aim The aim of this work is to develop and operationally define performance metrics that characterize a reference approach to circular stapling anastomosis during minimally invasive left‐sided colorectal resection and to obtain face and co…
View article: IMRA/SRS Delphi consensus on international standards for common core components of robotic surgical training design
IMRA/SRS Delphi consensus on international standards for common core components of robotic surgical training design Open
Robotic surgery has expanded internationally at pace. There are multiple local robotic training pathways but there is inconsistency in standardisation of core common components for curricula internationally. A framework is required to defi…
View article: Surgical skill simulation training to proficiency reduces procedural errors among novice cardiac device implanters: a randomized study
Surgical skill simulation training to proficiency reduces procedural errors among novice cardiac device implanters: a randomized study Open
Aims In cardiac device implantation, having both surgical skills and ability to manipulate catheter/lead/wire is crucial. Few cardiologists, however, receive formal surgical training prior to implanting. Skills are mostly acquired directly…
View article: From simulation to surgery, advancements and challenges in robotic training for radical prostatectomy: a narrative review
From simulation to surgery, advancements and challenges in robotic training for radical prostatectomy: a narrative review Open
The ever-evolving landscape of surgical training underscores the critical need for globally standardized, effective, and accessible programs. PBP emerges as a promising methodology, and technological advancements open new possibilities for…
View article: Experience, skill and attentional capacity predict situation awareness of operators performing coronary angiography
Experience, skill and attentional capacity predict situation awareness of operators performing coronary angiography Open
Introduction: We evaluated the intra-operative situational awareness (as measured with detection accuracy and latency) capacity of interventional cardiologists during the performance of physics-based virtual reality simulation of a coronar…
View article: European Society of Coloproctology guideline on training in robotic colorectal surgery (2024)
European Society of Coloproctology guideline on training in robotic colorectal surgery (2024) Open
Robotic surgery has been utilized increasingly, including in colorectal surgery. Newer robotic platforms are coming onto the market, and more emphasis is being placed on the safety and adequate training of surgeons and theatre teams. Train…
View article: Systematic review on training models for partial nephrectomy
Systematic review on training models for partial nephrectomy Open
Robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (PN) is a complex and index procedure with a difficult learning curve that urologists need to learn how to perform safely. We systematically evaluated the development and validation evidence underpinning …
View article: Surgical Phase Duration in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Surgical Data Science Exploration for Clinical Relevance
Surgical Phase Duration in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Surgical Data Science Exploration for Clinical Relevance Open
(1) Background: Surgical phases form the basic building blocks for surgical skill assessment, feedback, and teaching. The phase duration itself and its correlation with clinical parameters at diagnosis have not yet been investigated. Novel…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Training for Kidney Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Training for Kidney Cancer: A Systematic Review of the Literature Open
The prevalence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is increasing due to advanced imaging techniques. Surgical resection is the standard treatment, involving complex radical and partial nephrectomy procedures that demand extensive training and pl…
View article: Effect of Metrics-Based Simulation Training to Proficiency on Procedure Quality and Errors Among Novice Cardiac Device Implanters
Effect of Metrics-Based Simulation Training to Proficiency on Procedure Quality and Errors Among Novice Cardiac Device Implanters Open
Importance In cardiac device implant training, there is no common system to objectively assess trainees’ ability to perform tasks at predetermined performance levels before in vivo practice; therefore, patients are potentially exposed to r…
View article: Discrimination, Reliability, Sensitivity, and Specificity of Robotic Surgical Proficiency Assessment With Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills and Binary Scoring Metrics: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial
Discrimination, Reliability, Sensitivity, and Specificity of Robotic Surgical Proficiency Assessment With Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills and Binary Scoring Metrics: Results From a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Objective: To compare binary metrics and Global Evaluative Assessment of Robotic Skills (GEARS) evaluations of training outcome assessments for reliability, sensitivity, and specificity. Background: GEARS–Likert-scale skills assessment are…
View article: Surgical Phase Duration in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Surgical Data Science Exploration for Clinical Relevance
Surgical Phase Duration in Robot-Assisted Partial Nephrectomy: A Surgical Data Science Exploration for Clinical Relevance Open
(1) Background: Surgical phases form the basic building blocks for surgical skill assessment, feedback and teaching. Phase duration itself and its correlation to clinical parameters has not yet been investigated. Novel commercial platforms…
View article: Objective assessment of intraoperative skills for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN)
Objective assessment of intraoperative skills for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN) Open
Background RAPN training usually takes place in-vivo and methods vary across countries/ institutions. No common system exists to objectively assess trainee capacity to perform RAPN at predetermined performance levels prior to in-vivo pract…
View article: European training in urology ( <scp>ENTRY</scp> ): quality‐assured training for European urology residents
European training in urology ( <span>ENTRY</span> ): quality‐assured training for European urology residents Open
The general surgical exposure of European urology residents in the performance of invasive procedures, their confidence in the execution, and the overall satisfaction with their training is low [1]. The EuropeaN Training in uRologY (ENTRY)…
View article: Metric-Based Simulation Training to Proficiency for Endovascular Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke
Metric-Based Simulation Training to Proficiency for Endovascular Thrombectomy in Ischemic Stroke Open
Ischemic stroke is one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the West. Mechanical revascularization techniques are considered the standard of care for large vessel occlusive stroke. Traditional apprenticeship models in…
View article: Robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy feasibility and setting with the <scp>Hugo</scp> ™ robot‐assisted surgery system
Robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy feasibility and setting with the <span>Hugo</span> ™ robot‐assisted surgery system Open
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View article: Discrimination, reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of metric-based assessment of an unstable pertrochanteric 31A2 intramedullary nailing procedure performed by experienced and novice surgeons
Discrimination, reliability, sensitivity, and specificity of metric-based assessment of an unstable pertrochanteric 31A2 intramedullary nailing procedure performed by experienced and novice surgeons Open
The procedure metrics used in this study reliably distinguish Novice and Experienced orthopaedic surgeons' performance and will underpin quality-assured novice training.
View article: Proficiency‐based progression training for robotic surgery skills training: a randomized clinical trial
Proficiency‐based progression training for robotic surgery skills training: a randomized clinical trial Open
Objective To determine whether proficiency‐based progression (PBP) training leads to better robotic surgical performance compared to traditional training (TT), given that the value of PBP training for learning robotic surgical skills is un…