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A Deep Learning Approach to Classify Surgical Skill in Microsurgery Using Force Data from a Novel Sensorised Surgical Glove [PDF]

Sensors, 2023
Microsurgery serves as the foundation for numerous operative procedures. Given its highly technical nature, the assessment of surgical skill becomes an essential component of clinical practice and microsurgery education.
Jialang Xu, Dimitrios Anastasiou, James Booker, Oliver E. Burton, Hugo Layard Horsfall, Carmen Salvadores Fernandez, Yang Xue, Danail Stoyanov, Manish K. Tiwari, Hani J. Marcus, Evangelos B. Mazomenos   +10 more
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Surgical glove perforation during intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Intramedullary nail fixation is a routine procedure for treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. Aseptic technique is vital for reducing postoperative complications, as intraoperative glove perforations increase the risk of surgical site infections. The
Jonas Santol, Madeleine Willegger, Carola Hanreich, Lukas Albrecht, Marcus Lisy, Stefan Hajdu, Julia Starlinger   +6 more
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Gloving the Surgeon: A Practical Review of Surgical Glove Material Properties, Safety, and Waste [PDF]

Annals of Surgery Open
Surgical gloves are a staple in every surgeon’s daily routine, yet their full lifecycle is not always well understood. This paper outlines the journey of a surgical glove from manufacturing to disposal, with particular emphasis on clinically relevant ...
Jay J. Patel, BS, Keenan S. Fine, MS, Aidan W. O’Shea, ScB, Peter J. Wirth, MD, Ellen C. Shaffrey, MD, Pradeep K. Attaluri, MD, Venkat K. Rao, MD, MBA   +6 more
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Surgical glove perforation in caesarean section and its association with surgical site infections: a prospective cohort study [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Objective Infectious complications at the surgical site complicates 1–4% of cesarean deliveries. Strict aseptic technique, hand hygiene and the use of sterile surgical gloves are essential to reduce the risk of surgical site contamination.
Volkan Özgür Akbulut, Dinçer Sümer, Aziz Kından, Ahmet Kurt, Aykut Kından, Recep Taha Ağaoğlu, Ahmet Arif Filiz, Kubilay Canga, Hatice Ayhan, Ali Turhan Çağlar   +9 more
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Prevalence of Surgical Glove Perforation in Orthopedic Surgery at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study [PDF]

Journal of Nepal Medical Association
Introduction: Gloves provide a physical barrier preventing cross-infection between the operating team members and the patient. However, there is always a chance of the gloves perforating and breaching this barrier.
Prawesh Singh Bhandari, Shirish Adhikari, Nitish Bikram Deo, Suresh Uprety, Priska Bastola   +4 more
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Surgical experience and different glove wearing conditions affect tactile sensibility

Heliyon, 2022
Background: The fingers’ tactile sensibility is essential in surgery, especially in microsurgery. Therefore, surgeons seeking to improve their performance often prefer certain glove brands and wearing habits.
Tanita Man, Jun Jiang, Manuela Schulz, Haydar Kükrek, Julia Betzl, Hans-Günther Machens, Holger C. Erne, Philipp Moog   +7 more
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Surgeons’ Perceptions on the Utility of a Conceptual Novel Force Sensor at the Surgeon-Tool Interface: Formative Interview Study [PDF]

JMIR Formative Research
BackgroundReal-time force feedback is essential in many surgical specialties. While previous research has focused on force measured at the tool-tissue interface, little work has explored the benefits, limitations, or opportunities of measuring force at ...
Bennet Mühlenbeck, Jeremy Opie, Carmen Salvadores Fernandez, Shireen Jaufuraully, Dawn Parris, Adrien Desjardins, Anna L David, Dimitrios Siassakos, Manish K Tiwari, Ann Blandford   +9 more
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Glove perforation in selected surgical procedures in a general hospital in La Habana, Cuba

Infection Prevention in Practice, 2022
Summary: Background: Surgical glove perforation constitutes a risk for the maintenance of aseptic technique and the risk of surgical site infection and occupational exposure to blood borne infections for healthcare workers.
Humberto Guanche Garcell, Anayka Gonzalez Valdés, Luis Gonzalez Alvarez, Gloria Fresneda Septiem, Katerine Cardenás Goulet, Yelina Matos Figueroa, Francisco Gutiérrez García   +6 more
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Incidence of Surgical Glove Perforations during Surgical Procedures at a Tertiary Care Hospital, Islamabad

Life and Science, 2023
Objective: To determine the rate and patterns of surgical glove perforation during surgical procedures and to compare the rates between emergency and elective surgeries at PIMS, Islamabad. Study Design:  A cross-sectional study.
Hina Idrees, Isbah Rashid, Muhammad Aqib, Sajid Ali Shah, Sana Sharafat Ali, Muhammad Faheem Ahsan, S H Waqar   +6 more
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Effects of Frequent Glove Change on Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgical Procedures - A Multicenter Study on Surgical Gloves [PDF]

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2017
Introduction: Intact surgical gloves are a barrier to microorganisms migration between surgical team members and the patient. The surgical gloves are changed at various junctures but the effects of changing gloves during surgical procedures on various ...
Nishit Palo, Sunil Kumar Dash, Ranajit Panigrahi, Sidharth Singh Chandel, Neha Palo, Swati Sharma, Ashok Priyadarshi   +6 more
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