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Surgeons and Engineers 2024 Abstracts

Oral Presentation Abstracts

O-01 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Recent Advances of Transformers in Endoscopic Video Analysis: A Review

Abhisri Ramesh; Abdulla Ahmed; Myra Zaheer; Nishanth Gowda; Arhum Naeem; and Daniel Donoho. George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington DC, DC; Children’s National Hospital, Washington DC, DC

Questions can be sent to Abhisri Ramesh, abhisri.ramesh@gwmail.gwu.eduÌý

ÌýO-02 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Feasibility of Augmented Reality-Based Procedural Checklist for In-Patient Bedside EVD Placement

Joshua Olexa, MD; Graeme Woodworth, MD; and Gary Schwartzbauer, MD, PhD

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Joshua Olexa, MD, jon@hothintel.comÌý

O-03 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Novel Augmented Reality-Based Surgical Simulator Empowering the Modern Surgical Team: Bridging Skill Gaps in the Digital Era

Zaina Aloul, MBBCh; Mohammed El-Bahnasawi, BSc, MBBS; Samuel Colman, MBBCh; Nayaab Abdulkader, MBChB; Pramod Luthra, MS, FRCS, MA; Jeremy Brown, PhD; and David Rawaf, BSc, MBBS, MSc

Cardiff University School of Medicine, Cardiff, United Kingdom; Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom; Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom; Southend Hospital, Mid Essex NHS trust, Essex, United Kingdom; Edge Hill University, Lancashire, United Kingdom; Inovus Medical, London, United Kingdom

Questions can be sent to Zaina Aloul, MBBCh, zeinaaloul1@gmail.comÌý

O-04 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Acquisition of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Skills in Mixed Reality for Effective Discharge Training of the Families of Pediatric Patient

Paul Jeziorczak, MD, MPH; and Inki Kim, PhD

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

Questions can be sent to Paul Jeziorczak, MD, MPH, pjezio2@uic.eduÌý

O-05 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

AI Model Improvement of FLS PEG Transfer Competency After Video Annotation Optimization

Andrew Hu, MD; Usman Roshan, PhD; Justin Ady, MD; Rohit Muralidhar; Joelle Getrajdman, MD; Jenny Cai, MD; Nell Maloney-Patel; and Advaith Bongu, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ; New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ; Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Questions can be sent to Andrew Hu, MD, ah1425@rwjms.rutgers.eduÌýÌý

O-06 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Automated Overhead Operating Room Lights for Increased Surgical Safety and Efficiency

Andrew Schindler; Sarah Hakam; Zach Mendoza; Tristen Slamowitz; and Ahmad Tabatabaeishoorijeh

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Andrew Schindler, aoschindler@tamu.eduÌý

O-07 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Machine Learning Vision System for Measuring Colonoscope Control During Training

Hang-Ling Wu; Scarlett Miller; and Jason Moore

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Questions can be sent to Hang-Lin Wu, hmw5452@psu.eduÌý

O-08 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

AdaptiveSAM: Towards Efficient Tuning of SAM for Surgical Scene Segmentation

Jay Nitin Paranjape; Nithin Gopalakrishnan Nair; Shameema Sikder, MD; S. Swaroop Vedula; and Vishal M. Patel

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Jay Nitin Paranjape, jay.edutech@gmail.comÌý

O-09 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Fostering Innovative Mindsets Among Medical Students through Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Nagham Toba, MD; Mowafak Alzoebi, MD; Hind Alawadi; Marwa Mohamed, MD; Thomas Boillat, PhD; and Homero Rivas, MD, MBA, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Healthcare Sciences, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Questions can be sent to Nagham Toba, MD, nagham.toba@residents.mbru.ac.ae

Posters Presentation Abstracts

P-A-01 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Navigating Laparoscopic Camera Skills: Unveiling the Need and Efficacy of a Low-Fidelity Training Curriculum for Medical Students

Lea Ann Salvador Urita, MD, MPH; A. Garcia, MD; S. Ghuman, MS; C. Tran, MD; L. T. Knowlin, MD; B. Jean, MS; A. Jones, DO; S. Wexner, MD, FACEP; Y. B. Chen, MD, FACOG, FPMRS; and T. Chang, MD, MAcM
Kern Medical Center/University of California Los Angeles, Bakersfield, CA; Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA

Questions can be sent to Lea Ann Salvador Urita, MD, MPH, lea.urita@gmail.comÌý

P-A-02 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Discovering the Brainstem: An Interactive Web-Based Atlas

Sydney Zhou, BA, BE; Duncan Salmon, BA; Emily Minner, BS; Gayatri Prakash, BS; Deeksha Sarda, BS; Kunal Jain, BS; and Leslie Day, PhD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Sydney Zhou, BA, BE, sydney.zhou@tamu.eduÌý

P-A-03 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Quantitative Analysis of Wounds to Aid in At-Home Chronic Wound Care: A Web Application

Gayatri Prakash; Varshni Nandakumar; Duncan Salmon; Deeksha Sarda; and Amulya Srivatsa

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Gayatri Prakash, gayatri.prakash@tamu.eduÌý

P-A-04 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

A Composite Hydrogel Small Bowel for Small Bowel Anastomosis Training

Alex Gong; Shi-Wen Olivia Yau; Hans B. Erickson; Conner J. Parsey; Jack E. Norfleet, PhD; and Robert M. Sweet, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

University of Washington, Seattle, WA; U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center, Orlando, FL

Questions can be sent to Alex Gong, atg6@uw.eduÌýÌý

P-A-05 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Differences in Objective Performance Indicators During Robotic Right Colectomy in Obese and Non-Obese Patient Populations

Mishal Gillani, MD; Manali Rupji, MS; Virginia L.O. Shaffer, MD; Patrick Sean Sullivan, MD; Glen C. Balch, MD; Mallory Shields, PhD; Terrah Paul Olson, MD; Yuan Liu Liu, PhD; and Seth Alan Rosen, MD.

Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Intuitive Surgical, Seattle, WA; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Questions can be sent to Mishal Gillani, MD, mishal.gillani@emory.eduÌý

P-A-06 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Differences in Objective Performance Indicators Between Expert, Intermediate and Novice Surgeons During Mobilization Steps of Robotic Right Colectomy

Mishal Gillani, MD; Manali Rupji, MS; Patrick Sean Sullivan, MD; Virginia L.O. Shaffer, MD; Glen C. Balch, MD; Mallory Shields, PhD; Terrah Paul Olson, MD; Yuan Liu Liu, PhD; and Seth Alan Rosen, MD

Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA; Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University, Atlanta, GA; Intuitive Surgical, Seattle, WA; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

Questions can be sent to Mishal Gillani, MD, mishal.gillani@emory.eduÌý

P-A-07 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

Efficacy and Transferability of Midlevel Fidelity Surgical Simulators: Development of Custom Simulators of Anomalous Variation of Hepatobiliary Anatomy for Cholecystectomy

Shawn Moore, EdD; Charmee Mehta, MD; Margaret Monette Romine, MD; Stephen Gregg, MD; Will Molair, MD; and Carl Eugene Haisch, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC

Questions can be sent to Shawn Moore, EdD, mooresha@ecu.eduÌý

P-B-01 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Eye-Tracking Surgical Headlamp for Improved Intra-Operative Visualization and Efficiency

Sarah Hakam, BS; Zachary Mendoza, BS; Andrew Schindler, BS; Tristen Slamowitz; Ahmad Tabatabaeishoorijeh, BS; Nicholas Sears, PhD; and Sylvia Martinez, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX; Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Sarah Hakam, BS, shakam5755@gmail.comÌý

P-B-02 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Leveling Up Surgical Education: Exploring Collaborations with the Gaming Industry for Innovative Training

Sarah Hakam, BS; Anwar Hakam; Paras Gupta, MHE; Isuru Somawardana, BS; Nicholas Sears, PhD; and Rhome Hughes, MD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Sarah Hakam, BS, shakam5755@gmail.comÌý

P-B-03 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Three-Dimensional Printing in Surgical Education: An Updated Systematic Review of the Literature

Iulianna Taritsa; Daniela Lee; Jose Foppiani; Angelica Hernandez Alvarez; Kirsten Anne Schuster, MD; and Samuel Jui-Wen Lin, MD, MBA, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Questions can be sent to Iulianna Taritsa, iulianna.taritsa@northwestern.eduÌýÌý

P-B-04 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Advancing Minimally Invasive Surgeries: An Ergonomic Laparoscopic Grasper for Comfort and Precision

Deeksha Sarda; Gayatri Prakash; April Lovelady, PhD; and Nicholas Sears, PhD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Deeksha Sarda, deeksha.sarda@tamu.eduÌýÌý

P-B-05 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

A Device for Intra-Abdominal Clip Loading During Robotic Cholecystectomy

Jaden Thomas Aland, BS; Emily Minner, BS; Sydney Zhou, BA, BE; Maya Pimentel, BS, BA; Amulya Srivatsa, BS; Nicholas Sears, PhD; and Nicole Marie Tapia, MD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX; Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Jaden Thomas Aland, BS, jadenaland@tamu.eduÌý

P-B-06 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Enhancing Cardiac Surgeons’ Ergonomics: Minimizing the Neck Movements During Heart Surgery Using Micro-Monitors

Rubayet Kamal; and Rabin Gerrah

Meharry Medical College, School of Medicine, Nashville, TN; Stanford University, Stanford, CA

Questions can be sent to Rubayet Kamal, rkamal21@email.mmc.eduÌý

P-B-07 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

High Fidelity Trauma Operative Simulation for Rising Senior Residents

Devin Gillaspie, MD; Brian James Daley, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp; Melinda Klar, RN; and Judy Roark

University of Tennessee Medical Center Knoxville, Knoxville, TN

Questions can be sent to Devin Gillaspie, MD, dgillaspie@utmck.eduÌý

P-C-01 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Point of Care Diagnostic Wearable for Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis and Characterization

Arsallan Nisar, MHS; Paras Gupta, MBE; Hamza Memon, BS; Sarah Hakam, BS; Nick Panzo, BS; Aiza Nisar, BS; and Andrew Robbins, PhD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Arsallan Nisar, MHS, anisar@tamu.eduÌý

P-C-02 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

Improving Low-Cost, Reusable Pericardiocentesis Models with Synthetic Gelatin

Akshaj Pandey; Ritikha Vengadesh; Ysabelle Ibarrola; Alexandria Lo; Darsh Patel; David Shreiber, PhD; and Colleen M. Donovan, MD, CHSE, FACEP

Rutgers University School of Engineering, Piscataway, NJ; Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, NJ

Questions can be sent to Akshaj Pandey, pandeyakshaj13@gmail.comÌýÌý

P-C-03 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Low-Cost Emergency Department Thoracotomy Simulation Improves Surgical Residents Confidence and Knowledge

Erick Lee Przybylski, MSMS; Emma Huston, MSc; Rahima Osman; and Nicole Lena Werner, MD, MS, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Questions can be sent to Erick Lee Przybylski, MSMS, eprzybylski@uwhealth.orgÌýÌý

P-C-04 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Correcting for Rater Effects in Surgical Skills Assessment in the Operating Room

Ryan Chou; Hajira Naz; Kofi D. O. Boahene; Jessica H. Maxwell; John R. Wanamaker, MD; Patrick J. Bryne, MD; Ira D. Papel; Theda C. Kontis; Gregory D. Hager, PhD; Lisa E. Ishii; Sonya Malekzadeh; S. Swaroop Vedula; and Masaru Ishii

Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD; MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Questions can be sent to Ryan Chou, r.chou.link@gmail.comÌýÌý

P-C-05 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Instructive Feedback for Video-Based Surgical Coaching

Ryan Chou; Brittany Tsou; Jiawei Zhao; S. Swaroop Vedula; and Shameema Sikder

Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Ryan Chou, r.chou.link@gmail.comÌýÌý

P-C-06 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Localizing Steps in Cataract Surgical Videos

Nisarg A. Shah; Shameema Sikder, MD; S. Swaroop Vedula; and Vishal M. Patel

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Nisarg A. Shah, snisarg812@gmail.comÌý

P-C-07 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

Utility of Virtual Reality Game Development Engines in Surgical Training

Paras Gupta, MBE; Sarah Hakam; Arsallan Nisar; Isuru Somawardana; Muhammad Hamza Memon; and Nicholas Sears, PhD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Paras Gupta, MBE, pgupta@tamu.eduÌýÌý

P-C-08 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Segmentation of Surgical Motion Using Instantaneous Screw Axes

Heath James Boyea; and Ann Majewicz Fey, PhD

University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Questions can be sent to Heath James Boyea, heathboyea@utexas.eduÌýÌý

P-D-01 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

Challenges in Early Exposure to Microsurgery in Medical School

Daniela Lee; Iulianna Taritsa; Jose Foppiani, MD; Angelica Hernandez Alvarez; Kirsten A. Schuster, MD; and Samuel J. Lin, MD, MBA, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Questions can be sent to Daniela Lee, danielalee@hms.harvard.eduÌýÌý

P-D-02 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Cutting to the Chase: Is There a Relationship Between Mechanical Properties and Haptic Fidelity?

Kyleigh Kriener; Raushan Lala; and Mark John Midwinter, MD, FR·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Questions can be sent to Kyleigh Kriener, kyleighkriener@gmail.comÌýÌý

P-D-03 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Digital Stethoscopes for Live Broadcast in Educational Environments

Christopher Chaftari; Duncan Salmon; Kunal Jain; Ronald Sperry; Keyvon Rashidi; and John Wilson, MD, PhD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Christopher Chaftari, cpchaftari@tamu.eduÌý

P-D-04 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Cross-Dataset Adaptation for Instrument Classification in Cataract Surgery Videos

Jay Nitin Paranjape; Shameema Sikder, MD; Vishal M. Patel; and S. Swaroop Vedula

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Jay Nitin Paranjape, jay.edutech@gmail.comÌý

P-D-05 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Challenges of Surgical Hand Tools with Large Grip Spans Amongst Small-Handed Surgeons

Shehr Hussain; and Susan Carter, MD F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Rocky Vista University, Aurora, CO

Questions can be sent to Shehr Hussain, shehr.hussain@co.rvu.eduÌý

P-D-06 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

The Role of Real-World Video Data and its Application to Virtual Reality in Surgical Simulation

Priya Arunachalam, MD, MBA, MEng; Audrey Jones, MBA; and Aldona Spiegel, MD

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Priya Arunachalam, MD, MB, MEng, parunachalam@houstonmethodist.orgÌý

P-D-07 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Climbing the Prototype Fidelity Ladder: Unveiling Expert Insights on Central Venous Catheterization Simulator Utility

Haroula M. Tzamaras; Jessica Marie Gonzalez-Vargas; Jason Moore; and Scarlett Miller

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA

Questions can be sent to Haroula M. Tzamaras, hmt5093@psu.eduÌýÌý

P-E-01 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Addressing the Fidelity of Materials Used in Surgical Simulator Design: The Muscle Surrogate

Leonie Heskin, FRCSI, MSc, PhD; Ciaran Simms; Rose Galvin; and Oscar Traynor

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland

Questions can be sent to Leonie Heskin, FRCSI, MSc, PhD, lheskin@ucc.ieÌý

P-E-02 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Stakeholder Requirements for the Design of an Optimal Surgical Simulator

Leonie Heskin, FRCSI, MSc, PhD; Rose Galvin; Ciaran Simms; and Oscar Traynor

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland; Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Questions can be sent to Leonie Heskin, FRCSI, MSc, PhD, lheskin@ucc.ieÌýÌý

P-E-03 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

Vision-Based Tooltip Tracking for Automated Surgical Skill Assessment in Robotic Surgery

Bhargav Ghanekar; Lianne Rachel Johnson; Randolph H. Steadman, MD, MS; Stephen L. Jones, MD, MSHI; Rodolfo Jose Oviedo, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp; Ashok Veeraraghavan, PhD; and Marcia O'Malley, PhD

Rice University, Houston, TX; Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Bhargav Ghanekar, bhargav.ghanekar@rice.eduÌýÌý

P-E-04 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

Video-Based Task Robotic Cholecystectomy

Daniel Alejandro Tomey, MD; Rebecca Wu; Ray Chihara, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp; Nicole Tapia, MD; Sylvia Martinez, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp; Min Kim, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp; and Edward Y.H. Chan, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Daniel Alejandro Tomey, MD, daniel_tomey93@hotmail.comÌý

P-E-05 | Abstract Category: Research-In-Progress

3D Printed Model Training to Facilitate Plate Contouring in Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures

Allen Yi, MD; Krishna Patel, MD; and William B. DeVoe, MD, F·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH

Questions can be sent to Allen Yi, MD, Allen.Yi@ohiohealth.comÌý

P-E-06 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Computer Simulation Can Augment Preoperative Planning of Periacetabular Osteotomies

Anthony Eshareturi, BS; Shuyang Han, PhD; Alfred Mansour, MD; Philip Noble, PhD; and Nicholas Dunbar, PhD

Texas A&M University School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX; McGovern Medical School at University of Texas Health Houston, Houston, TX

Questions can be sent to Anthony Eshareturi, BS, anthony.esh@gmail.comÌýÌý

P-E-07 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Hernia Tutor: Evaluating the Use of an Open Inguinal Hernia Repair Training System

Aden Jefferson Wong

Queen's University, Toronto, ON, Canada

Questions can be sent to Aden Jefferson Wong, 20ajw2@queensu.caÌýÌý