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| Project Leader: | Justin Vann jmvann11@gmail.com Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology |
| Faculty Mentor: | Saurabh Biswas, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Twice Weekly: Time TBD |
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Team Size:
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3 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Special Opportunities:
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Students will participate in applied scientific research, and could obtain co-authorship on a clinical research paper. Depending on student involvement, letters of recommendation could be obtained. Additionally, students could shadow in surgery, and observe a surgical procedure that utilizes the intraoperative steps of ERAS |
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Team Needs:
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An interest and background in biomedical science research, along with a basic proficiency in statistics is crucial. Additionally, individual initiative, utilization of critical-thinking and data analytical skills is important. Finally, further consideration will be given to those with strong communication skills (i.e., those who can cold call physicians and hospital administrators for basic information). |
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Description:
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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) has exhibited promise of improving outcomes among patients undergoing variety of surgical procedure diseases. Additionally, utilizing robots in clinical practice has enabled improved patient outcomes, mainly due to the decreased risk of attendant side effects. To that end, we will conduct a case-control study, as a means to understand the types of protocols implemented during abdominal hysterectomy procedures. By doing so, team members will be able to obtain data in the perioperative, intraoperative, and postoperative setting. The team will analyze the various methods and implementation of ERAS, and assess its ability to enhance patient recovery. Ultimately, the team will compare the utilization and outcomes involved with standard NPO-based surgery, ERAS-based surgery, and ERAS – ROBOTIC surgery.
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