Implementation of a Quality Control System for Laparoscopic Pyloromyotomy in Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis: Hurdles and Pitfalls

Conclusion The increase in recorded images over the years is promising. The implementation of the quality control system did not contribute to a significant decrease in the complication rate, which was already very low. Still, reoperation or a protracted postoperative course could only be predicted with moderate accuracy from the operative images, therefore, for now the use of perioperative images in a medicolegal setting should be advised against. Improved compliance with image recording and better instructions for evaluating the images might improve the usefulness of perioperative images in, e.g., telementoring, education, and medicolegal practice. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - August 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Ploeg, Mirjam Keyzer-Dekker, Claudia M. G. Sloots, Cornelius E. J. van de Ven, Cornelis P. Meeussen, Conny Wijnen, Rene M. H. Vlot, John Tags: Original Article Source Type: research