Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care01:25

Peptic Ulcer Disease V: Surgical Management and Nursing Care

1.1K
Surgical management and nursing care are crucial in treating Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD). Here is an organized and enhanced overview of the surgical interventions and the associated nursing care for PUD:
Surgical Interventions for Peptic Ulcer Disease
1.1K
Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy01:26

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

915
Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...
915
Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy01:29

Endoscopic Procedures I: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

1.7K
An Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) is a diagnostic procedure in which an endoscopist uses a flexible, lighted endoscope to visualize the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The procedure includes visualizing the oropharynx, esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine, the duodenum.
During an EGD, the endoscope can be used to:
1.7K
Asepsis01:28

Asepsis

3.6K
The condition of being free from disease-causing living pathogens is asepsis. Aseptic techniques include a set of standard practices to achieve asepsis. An example is the regular environmental cleaning of all parts of the healthcare facility and hand hygiene at home before preparing or eating food. Medical and surgical asepsis in healthcare practice protects patients from harmful pathogens, minimizes the risk of contamination of susceptible sites, and reduces the risk of infection transmission.
3.6K
Tracheostomy Suctioning II: Procedure01:23

Tracheostomy Suctioning II: Procedure

2.5K
Tracheostomy suctioning is a vital nursing procedure that involves removing secretions from the tracheostomy tube to maintain airway patency and prevent respiratory complications. Nurses need to understand the proper technique for tracheostomy suctioning to ensure patient safety and comfort. In this guide, we will outline the step-by-step process for performing tracheostomy suctioning, including preparing the sterile field, donning personal protective equipment (PPE), lubricating and connecting...
2.5K
Tracheostomy Suctioning I: Pre-Procedural Steps01:26

Tracheostomy Suctioning I: Pre-Procedural Steps

2.8K
Tracheostomy suctioning is a critical procedure healthcare professionals perform to maintain a patent airway in patients with a tracheostomy tube. This procedure is necessary when secretions accumulate in the airway, causing respiratory distress. Here is a step-wise procedural guide for performing tracheostomy suctioning using an open system.
Equipment Required
First, gather all necessary equipment: a sterile suction catheter, a sterile disposable container, sterile gloves, a towel or...
2.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Attitudes Toward Interprofessional Education Among Medical Students of a German Private Medical School Network.

Medical science educator·2026
Same author

A Fully MRI-Compatible, Non-Electrical System for Near Real-Time Tremor Monitoring During MR-guided Focused Ultrasound.

Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery·2026
Same author

Correlation of spirituality with short-term outcomes after lumbar spine surgery: a prospective observational study.

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society·2026
Same author

Sex-Dependent Manifestations of Intracranial Aneurysms.

Stroke (Hoboken, N.J.)·2026
Same author

X-linked hypophosphatemia and spinal cord compression: a systematic review and illustrative case.

Acta neurochirurgica·2026
Same author

From Open to MIS, evolving practice for posterior approaches in high-energy thoracolumbar vertebral fractures: a retrospective cohort study.

Brain & spine·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum
06:48

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

10.4K

Shunts: Is Surgical Education Safe?

Holger Joswig1, Dario Jucker1, Adrien Lavalley2

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, Switzerland.

World Neurosurgery
|March 14, 2017
PubMed
Summary

Supervised neurosurgery residents performing shunt surgery had similar complication rates to experienced surgeons. This indicates that hands-on surgical education is safe for patients undergoing these procedures.

Keywords:
ComplicationHydrocephalusOutcomeResident trainingRiskSafetyShuntSurgical education

More Related Videos

A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement
06:24

A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement

Published on: May 11, 2020

9.5K
Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery
08:08

Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery

Published on: May 6, 2020

4.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum
06:48

Emergency Undocking in Robotic Surgery: A Simulation Curriculum

Published on: May 20, 2018

10.4K
A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement
06:24

A Spine Robotic-Assisted Navigation System for Pedicle Screw Placement

Published on: May 11, 2020

9.5K
Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery
08:08

Simulator Training for Endovascular Neurosurgery

Published on: May 6, 2020

4.2K

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Education
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Assessing patient safety during neurosurgery resident training is crucial.
  • More data are needed on complications in resident-led surgical cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare complication rates between neurosurgery residents and attending surgeons during shunt implantation.
  • To evaluate patient safety in supervised surgical education.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective 2-center study comparing teaching (resident) and nonteaching (attending) shunt implantation cases.
  • Primary endpoint: surgical revision. Secondary endpoints: operation time, hospitalization, hemorrhage, shunt misplacement.
  • Cox proportional hazard models used for time-to-event analysis over 2 years.

Main Results:

  • 320 shunts analyzed (180 teaching, 140 nonteaching).
  • No significant difference in revision rates between teaching and nonteaching cases (HR 0.94, P=0.847).
  • Operation time, hospitalization, hemorrhage, and misplacement rates were also similar between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Supervised neurosurgery residents demonstrate comparable safety outcomes to attending surgeons in shunt surgery.
  • Findings support the safety of early surgical education for residents in shunt procedures.
  • This study contributes to the evidence base for safe and effective neurosurgical training.