Alfred Song

Validation of the SPiRO score for the prediction of ICU admission in patients presenting with leptospirosis in tropical Australia

Patrick Rosengren, Smith, Liam Johnston, Thomas Coombs et autres

Abstract Objectives In some resource-limited settings the case-fatality rate of severe leptospirosis can exceed 50%. Early recognition of severe disease can expedite transfer to referral centres for advanced supportive care. The entirely clinical, 3-point SPiRO score can be calculated rapidly at presentation …

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Validation of the SPiRO score for the prediction of ICU admission in patients presenting with leptospirosis in tropical Australia

Patrick Rosengren, Simon Smith, Liam Johnston, Thomas Coombs et autres

Computer vision-based retrieval of steps and intraoperative adverse events in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Elaine Sui, Charlotte Egeland, Xiaohan Wang, Alfred Song et autres

Traditional surgical training relies heavily on hands-on experiences gained through relatively infrequent procedures during apprenticeships. Recently, postoperative review has become a valuable supplement to this model, offering learning opportunities outside the operating room. However, its adoption remains limited due to its inefficiencies. …

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Computer Vision-Based Retrieval of Steps and Errors in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Elaine Sui, Charlotte Egeland, Xiaohan Wang, Alfred Song et autres

ABSTRACT Traditional surgical training relies heavily on hands-on experiences gained through relatively infrequent procedures during apprenticeships. Recently, postoperative review has become a valuable supplement to this model, offering learning opportunities outside the operating room. However, its adoption remains limited due to its …

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Automated Video-Based Analysis of Surgical Meta-competencies Using Computer Vision

Josiah G. Aklilu, Joshua Aaron Villarreal, Chloe K. Nobuhara, Charlotte Egeland et autres

Abstract Background Traditional surgical training relies on an apprenticeship model, which is subjective and threatened by human bias. Performance metric scales attempt to offer more objective feedback by providing a structured grading rubric, but these scores are still ultimately subjective. Leveraging computer …

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A Standardized Temporal Segmentation Framework and Annotation Resource Library in Robotic Surgery

Busisiwe Mlambo, Mallory C. Shields, Simon Parkinson Bach, Armin Bauer et autres

Objective: To develop and share the first clinical temporal annotation guide library for 10 robotic procedures accompanied with a standardized ontology framework for surgical video annotation. Patients and Methods: A standardized temporal annotation framework of surgical videos paired with consistent, procedure-specific annotation …

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Financial sustainability of microfinance institutions in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and solutions

Alfred Song

This research explores the factors affecting the financial sustainability of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs) in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on both challenges and potential solutions. The main objectives were to examine the effects of access to capital, operational efficiency, regulatory constraints, and client repayment …

The Value of Scientific Publications in Surgical Device Innovation

Alfred Song, Stefano Rensi, Abigail G. Tarquinio, Eli M. Cahan et autres

BACKGROUND: Clinical trials represent a significant risk in the commercialization of surgical technologies. There is incentive for companies to mitigate their regulatory risk by targeting 510K over Premarket Approval (PMA) pathways in order to limit the scope, complexity and cost of clinical …

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Clinical and Economic Outcomes of Using Robotic Versus Hand-Held Staplers During Robotic Lobectomy

Michael D. Zervos, Alfred Song, Yanli Li, Shih Hao Lee et autres

Objective During robotic lobectomy (RL), the surgeon can elect to use either robotic staplers or hand-held laparoscopic staplers. It is assumed that either will result in similar outcomes, while robotic staplers increase cost. We sought to compare perioperative outcomes and costs between …

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An Uncommon Differential of Sciatica

Jonathan Tanios, Shannon Avery Wong, Nameana M. Seve, Alfred Song

A 61-year-old male presented with sudden onset of acute on chronic lower back and left lower limb pain for the past three days. He reported no specific triggers, denying any focal red flag symptoms and felt systemically well with no urinary or …