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Internet resources and web pages for pediatric surgeons.

H Lugo-Vicente1

  • 1Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Children's Hospital, and University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Rio Piedras, San Juan 00922, USA.

Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
|February 25, 2000
PubMed
Summary

The Internet offers pediatric surgeons valuable resources for patient care, teaching, and research. Navigational technology and online platforms enhance surgical education and collaboration globally.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Surgical Education Technology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • The Internet has transformed information access and communication.
  • Pediatric surgeons are increasingly utilizing informatics for professional advancement.
  • The integration of computer technology reshapes work in patient care, teaching, and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the utility of Internet navigational technology as an educational resource in pediatric surgery.
  • To examine relevant web pages and communication networks.
  • To define key Internet resources and their applications in the specialty.

Main Methods:

  • Review of Internet resources including electronic mail, discussion groups, file transfer, and the Worldwide Web (WWW).

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  • Analysis of the Pediatric Surgery List Server as a primary discussion forum.
  • Examination of web pages from associations, departments, educational sites, organizations, journals, and databases.

    • Main Results:

    • Electronic mail and list servers facilitate international learning and idea exchange.
    • The WWW serves as a versatile medium for diverse content (text, image, sound, video).
    • Numerous high-quality online resources are rapidly emerging for pediatric surgeons.

    Conclusions:

    • Internet resources, particularly electronic mail and the WWW, are invaluable for pediatric surgical education and collaboration.
    • The Pediatric Surgery List Server fosters professional development and consensus building.
    • Future advancements include online journals, telemedicine, and centralized databases for enhanced surgical practice.