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Surgeons and Engineers 2025 Abstracts

Oral Presentation Abstracts

O-01 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

BRAETH: A Low-Cost Tool to Assist the Performance of Cricothyroidotomies

Varun Gopal; Hailey Warman; Claudia Agustin; Serena Chiasson; Isabella MacNaughton; and Tovy H. Kamine, MD, MBA, FACS

Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL; University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Baystate, Springfield, MA

Questions can be sent to Varun Gopal, varungopal2002@gmail.com 

O-02 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Machine Learning for Resident Learning: FLS PEG Transfer with Real-Time Evaluation Comparable to Faculty Evaluators

Vin Hudson, MD; Andrew Hu, MD; Joelle Getrajdman, MD, FACS; Nell Maloney Patel, MD, FACS; Issam Koleilat, MD, FACS; Divya Kewalramani; Yunzhe Xue; Usman Roshan; Mayur Narayan, MD, MPH, MBA, MHPE, FACS; and Advaith Bongu, MD, FACS

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ; University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA; New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ

Questions can be sent to Vin Hudson, MD, vh158@rwjms.rutgers.edu 

O-03 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

SynISS - A Public Challenge and Dataset of Simulated Synthetic Images for Instrument Segmentation in Surgery

Anand Malpani, PhD and Kimberly M. Glock

Surgical Science, Seattle, WA

Questions can be sent to Anand Malpani, PhD, malpani.anand.89@gmail.com 

O-04 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress

AI-Driven Hand Motion Analysis for Distinguishing Novice and Expert Skills in Medical Education

Jafar Arash Mehr, PhD; Eric S. Hungness, MD, FACS; Amy L. Halverson, MD, FACS; and Jeffrey H. Barsuk, MD

Northwestern Simulation - Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; Northwestern Medicine - Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 

Questions can be sent to Jafar Arash Mehr, PhD, jafar.arashmehr@northwestern.edu 

O-05 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration 

Virtual Reality Simulators for Endoscopic Skills Acquisition: Evaluation of a Low-cost Plug-in Serious Game

Elisa Reitano; Maria Vannucci; Deborah Susan Keller, MD; Chiara Airoldi; Pietro Riva; Didier Mutter, MD, FACS; Stefano Stramigioli; and Silvana Perretta

University Hospital Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; University of Torino, Torino, Italy; University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France; University of Eastern Piedmont, Novara, Italy; University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands 

Questions can be sent to Maria Vannucci, maria.vannucci1@gmail.com

O-06 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress 

The Michigan Elbow: Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Pulled Elbow Task Trainer

Jack Darbonne; Mohamed Yassin; Clifford Lindley Craig, MD, FACS; and Deb Rooney, PhD

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 

Questions can be sent to Jack Darbonne, darbonne@umich.edu 

O-07 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration 

A Leap Forward in Mitral Valve Simulation: Developing Functional Models for Accurate Repair Testing

Francesco Bertelli; Brandon Peel; Shi-Joon Yoo; Osami Honjo; Christoph Halle; Vladimiro Vida; and Israel Valverde

The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada; University of Padua, Padua, Italy 

Questions can be sent to Francesco Bertelli, francesco.bertelli@sickkids.ca 

O-08 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Foundational Model for Cataract Surgical Scene Understanding

Nisarg Anish Shah; Chaminda Bandara; Shameema Sikder, MD, FACS; S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD, MPH; and Vishal Patel

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 

Questions can be sent to Nisarg Anish Shah, snisarg812@gmail.com

O-09 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Massive Abdominal Hemorrhage Simulator for a Crisis Management Curriculum

Brandon Ellis Cowan, MD; Scott Brigham Drapeau, MA; Mandeep Kaur, BS; Jacquelyn Alexandra Knox, MD; Patricia O'Sullivan, EdD, MS; Hueylan Chern, MD, FACS; and Clara Gomez-Sanchez, MD

University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA

Questions can be sent to Brandon Ellis Cowan, MD, brandonelliscowan@gmail.com 

O-10 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress

Towards a Robotic Minimally Invasive Surgery Assessment and Augmentation Platform for Visual-Haptic Acuity Development

Sergio Machaca; S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD, MPH; Gina L. Adrales, MD, MPH, FACS; and Jeremy DeLaine Brown, PhD 

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Sergio Machaca, smachac2@jh.edu  

O-11 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration 

AI-Empowered Anticipation of Surgical Triplets in Laparoscopic Videos for Enhanced Educational Support

Xintao Axel Hu; Daochang Liu; Tovmassian David; Tony Chun Yeung Pang, MBBS, FACS; and Chang Xu

The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Western Sydney LHD, Sydney, Australia 

Questions can be sent to Daochang Liu, daochang.liu@sydney.edu.au 

O-12 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Assessing the Impact of Hands-on Anatomical Model Construction on Medical Students' Procedural Skills: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Denesh Peramakumar; Rebecca Hisey; Vanessa Wiseman; Elizabeth Klosa; Aden Wong, Farah Zaza; Gabor Fichtinger and Boris Zevin

Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada 

Questions can be sent to Denesh Peramakumar, 17dep3@queensu.ca 

O-13 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress 

Intraoperative Lens Cleaning Cannula for Laparoscopic Surgery

Hau Le; Devashish Joshi; Dan Zinger; and Anvesha Mukherjee

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 

Questions can be sent to Anvesha Mukherjee, anvesha2001@gmail.com 

O-14 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Linking Feedback Quality to Procedural Skill Improvement: An (Artificial Intelligence) AI-Driven Approach

Divya Kewalramani, MD; Diego Sanhueza Roman; Sofía Abedrapo Lagos; María Elena Vial Brizzi; Advaith Bongu, MD, FACS; Cristian Jarry Trujillo; Mayur Narayan, MD, MPH, MBA, MHPE, FACS; and Julian Varas Cohen, MD

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ; Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago, Chile 

Questions can be sent to Divya Kewalramani, MD, dk1362@rwjms.rutgers.edu 

O-15 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress 

A Hierarchical Learning Framework for Designing Robotic Surgical Simulation Content

Henry Lin, PhD; I-Fan Shih; Aditya Reddy Ashammagari; and Gladys Fernandez, MD

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA; Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA 

Questions can be sent to Henry Lin, PhD, henry.lin@intusurg.com 

Posters Presentation Abstracts

P-A-01 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Navigating Bariatric Surgery in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Tara Ranjbar, MD; Jeffrey Robles, BS; Dillon Rogando, BS; Halley Yung, BS; Sourodip Mukharjee, MBBS; Indraneil Mukherjee, MD; and Olivia Haney, MD

Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY; CUNY School of Medicine, New York, NY; Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY

Questions can be sent to Tara Ranjbar, MD, tararanjbar23@gmail.com 

P-A-02 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Tele-mentorship Versus In-person Mentorship for Trainee Procedural Coaching of Cricothyroidotomy

Meagan Rosenberg, MD; Mathew Goebel, MD, MAS; Mackenzie Laporte, MD; Cassidy Carpenter, DO; Ryan Clark; Seth Kelly, MD, MBA; Yamuna Talavane Carey, MD; Edward Kelly, MD, FACS; and Tovy Haber Kamine, MD FACS

UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA 

Questions can be sent to Meagan Rosenberg, MD, meaganlrosenberg@gmail.com 

P-A-03 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

A Simple Engineering Alteration to IO Access Device Electronics Can Lead to Improved Placement Accuracy Confirmation

Rohan Vemu, BS; Tshepo Yane, BS; Patrick Paglia, BS; Gregory Glova, BS; Kaiser Okyan, BS; Mateo J. Pascual; David Meaney, PhD; Kristen Chreiman, MSN, CCRN; Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS; and Jose Luis Pascual-Lopez, MD, PhD, FACS

University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA; University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering, Philadelphia, PA; Drexel University School of Engineering, Philadelphia, PA; University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 

Questions can be sent to Rohan Vemu, BS, rohan.vemu@bcm.edu 

P-A-04 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration 

Improving Education and Safety in Neonatal and Infant Surgery through Development of a Neonatal Minimally Invasive Surgery Model

Cristian D. Puerta, MD; Charbel Chidiac, MD; Samuel Matthew Alaish, MD, FACS; Shaun M. Kunisaki, MD FACS; Mollie Rose Freedman-Weiss, MD; Stephen Niemiec, MD; and Daniel Rhee, MD, FACS

University of California San Diego, Chula Vista, CA; The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 

Questions can be sent to Cristian D. Puerta, MD, crisdavid0925@gmail.com 

P-A-05 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration 

Using Video Based Assessment to Maximize Operative Learning in Pediatric Surgery

Charbel Chidiac, MD; Cristian D. Puerta, MD; Mitchell Bryski, MD; Mollie Rose Freedman-Weiss, MD; Stephen Niemiec, MD; Samuel Matthew Alaish, MD, FACS; Shaun M. Kunisaki, MD, FACS; Alejandro Garcia, MD, FACS; Clint Daniel Cappiello, MD, FACS; and Daniel Rhee, MD, FACS 

The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; University of California San Diego, Chula Vista, CA

Questions can be sent to Charbel Chidiac, MD, cchidia2@jh.edu 

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

Smart VB: A Pressure Monitoring and Automatic Suction Telemedicine System for the Vacuum Bell Therapy for Treating Pectus Excavatum

Defu Cui, PhD; Yuzhong Shen, PhD; and Robert John Obermeyer, MD, FACS, FAAP

University of Wisconsin - Platteville, Platteville, WI; Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA; Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Virginia Beach, VA 

Questions can be sent to Defu Cui, PhD, cuide@uwplatt.edu 

P-A-07 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Using Motion Capture to Analyze Surgeon Upper Extremity Kinematics

Gary Sutkin, MD; Carsen M. Steele, BS; An-Lin Cheng, PhD; Antonis Stylianou, PhD; and Gregory W. King, PhD

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO; University of Missouri Kansas City School of Computing and Engineering, Kansas City, MO

Questions can be sent to Gary Sutkin, MD, sutking@umkc.edu 

P-A-08 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress

Implementation of a Curriculum to Enhance Proficiency for Bedside Procedures in Pediatric Surgery

Patricia Adele Lange, MD, FACS, and Megan Elizabeth Kolbe

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, Richmond, VA; Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Questions can be sent to Patricia Adele Lange, MD, FACS, patricia.lange@vcuhealth.org 

P-A-09 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

A Proof of Concept Large Language Model (LLM) Assistant for Clinical Trial Screening in Surgical Oncology and Beyond

Samantha Lai; Alysala Malik; Tejas Sathe, MD; Caitlin Silvestri, MD; Gulam A. Manji, MD, PhD; and Michael D. Kluger, MD, MPH, FACS

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY; Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, NY 

Questions can be sent to Samantha Lai, sl5033@cumc.columbia.edu  

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

Evolving Ergonomics: Musculoskeletal Complaints Begin During Surgical Training, Continue into Practice

Pujita Munnangi; Paulamy Ganguly; Vy Dang; Christine Lannon; Rebecca Fabian, MD; and Nicole Tapia, MD

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

Questions can be sent to Pujita Munnangi, pmunnangi@tamu.edu 

P-B-02 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Augmented Reality in Plastic Surgery: A Systematic Review

William Makana Lee; Naser Salem; Jhobani Torres-Gomez; Ramzy Ahmed; Tarun Bhadri; Jessica Anne Bigner, MD; and Richard Tyrell, MD

Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA

Questions can be sent to William Makana Lee, LeeWM@evms.edu 

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

Virtual Reality Surgical Learning Environment Immersion

Farrell Adkins, MD, FACS; Toru Oyama, BS; Cameron Moore, MS; Wallace Lages, PhD; and Jennifer Wayne, PhD, FAIMBE

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Roanoke, VA; Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA; Northeastern University, Boston, MA

Questions can be sent to Farrell Adkins, MD, FACS, fcadkins@carilionclinic.org 

P-B-04 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

The History and Evolution of Ergonomic Risk Assessments for Musculoskeletal Disorders

Rick Barker and Arielle West

VelocityEHS, Chicago, IL

Questions can be sent to Rick Barker, rbarker@ehs.com 

P-B-05 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Cost Friendly 3D-Printed Surgical Guide for Orbital Floor Fractures

Varun Gopal; Rand Kittani; Ian Ray; Kyung Seol, BS; Vignesh Chennupati; David Cartier, DMD; Erik Quintana, DMD; and Benjamin Schaefer, DMD, FACS

Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL; Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Questions can be sent to Rand Kittani, kittani2@illinois.edu 

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

Breaking Barriers of SDOH in Breast Reconstruction Surgery: Point of Care 3D Printed Prosthetics for Post-Mastectomy Patients

Rand Kittani; Ayse Ozkan; Vignesh Chennupati; and Victor Stams, MD

Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL; Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Questions can be sent to Rand Kittani, kittani2@illinois.edu 

P-B-07 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Virtual Reality Anatomical Simulation for Skull Based Surgery

Tony D. Satroplus, MD; Steven Goicoechea, MD; Jer W. Ang, MS; Jeremiah J. Wilt; Wesley A. Fisher; Dheeraj Varandani; and Christie Barnes, MD

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

Questions can be sent to Tony D. Satroplus, MD, tonysatroplus@gmail.com 

P-B-08 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

When are Artificial Intelligence Technologies for Surgery Worth It?

Anisha Paul-Ledesma, DMD, MPH, MHS-HEOR; S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD, MPH; K. Davina Frick, PhD; and Shameema Sikder, MD, FACS

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Bethesda, MD

Questions can be sent to S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD, MPH, swaroop@jhu.edu 

P-B-09 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Towards Automated Assessment: Evaluating Phase Segmentation Accuracy of an AI Model in Advanced Training for Laparoscopic Suturing (ATLAS) Simulator

Huu Phong Nguyen, PhD; Sai Abhinav Pydimarry; Diana Sofia Garces Palacios, MD; Darian L. Hoagland, MD; Kailen Wong, BS; Arianna Jieqi Zhang, MS; Sharanya Vunnava; Dmitry Nepomnayshy, MD, FACS; and Ganesh Sankaranarayana, PhD

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX; The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Plano, TX; Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, MA 

Questions can be sent to Huu Phong Nguyen, PhD, Huuphong.nguyen@utsouthwestern.edu

P-C-01 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

Precision in Sight: Improving Visual Clarity in Laparoscopic Surgery for Surgical Trainees

Sanskruthi Priya Guduri; Anthony Wong; Annie Tigranyan; Debora Nya; Asaiah Irvin Rock; Prakhar Gupta; Urvshi Thapar; and Blair M. Rowitz, MD, FACS

Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL; University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, IL; Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL

Questions can be sent to Debora Nya, dnya2@illinois.edu 

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

Effectiveness of 3D Box Model Trainers in Kidney Transplantation Training: A Controlled Study

John Cabrera; Sharad Patel; Makenna Myrick; Claudia Klejc; Ania Kelegama; and Anne Titus

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Questions can be sent to Sharad Patel, patelsharad@ufl.edu 

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

A Mixed Reality Trainer for Simulating Intravenous Infusion into the Long Saphenous Vein of Infants

Alexander Simes; Alexander Kim; Grace Matthews; and John Cabrera

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Questions can be sent to Alexander Kim, kim.a@ufl.edu 

P-C-04 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration

The Potential Utility of 3D Modeling as a Novel Pre-surgical Imaging Technique for Liver Surgery

Daniel Cheah, MSE; Fumihiro Kawano, MD, PhD; Aaron Anderson, PhD; Kathryn Tsai; Helen Kemprecos; Annie Tigranyan, MS; Matthew Bramlet, MD; Brad Sutton, PhD; Mark S. Cohen, MD; and Claudius H. Conrad, MD, PhD

Carle Illinois College of Medicine, Urbana, IL; University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Urbana, IL; OSF Healthcare, Peoria, IL

Questions can be sent to Daniel Cheah, MSE, dcheah2@illinois.edu 

P-C-05 | Abstract Category: Promoting Technology and Collaboration 

Development of Dynamic Patient-Specific ED Thoracotomy Model for Surgical Training

Dharma Chari-Letts; Kent K. Yamamoto, BS; Olufemi Oladokun, MD; Danyi Chen, BS; Layla Triplett; Louise Jackson, MD, FACS; Patrick James Codd, MD, FAANS; and Sabino Zani, MD, FACS

East Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC; Duke University, Durham, NC; Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 

Questions can be sent to Kent K. Yamamoto, BS, kky7@duke.edu 

P-C-06 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Fundamentals of Microsurgery Skills: Preliminary Evaluation of Five Microsurgery Tasks

Daniel Rzeppa; Sonali Biswas, MD; Noah Saad, MD; and Deb Rooney, PhD

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI; Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, MI

Questions can be sent to Daniel Rzeppa, drzeppa@umich.edu 

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

Simulation and Visualization of Left Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction

Rabin Gerrah; Danielle Niemann; and Maycee Gielow

Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA; Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis, OR

Questions can be sent to Danielle Niemann, dniemann@samhealth.org 

P-C-08 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education

A Dynamic Pericardiocentesis Model for Resident Training

Keerthana Balaji; Elaina Conklin; Matthew Greenen; Adam Leverant; Jason Szoja; 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 Keerthana Balaji, keerthanabalaji472@gmail.com 

P-C-09 | Abstract Category: Research In-Progress

Revolutionizing Medical Training: Sustainable and Cost-Effective 3D-Printed Training Simulators Using Plant-Based Biodegradable PLA 

Iliana Sorotou; Filippos Savvas Chelmis; Martin Daskalov; Abhishek Anil; and Paraskevas Pakataridis, MD

Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria; University of Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany

Questions can be sent to Paraskevas Pakataridis, MD, pakataridisparaskevas@gmail.com 

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

Transforming Neurosurgical Education and Planning with AI-Powered Augmented Reality

Pablo Adrián Salmon; Lucciano Elian Mannelli; and Tiago Sarthou

Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Questions can be sent to Lucciano Elian Mannelli, lmannelli@itba.edu.ar 

P-D-02 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts

Chat-GPT Powered eXtended Reality for Surgical Education

Panagiotis E. Antoniou; Konstantinos Tagaras; Irene Asouhidou; Alkinoos Athanasiou; Panagiotis D. Bamidis; and Georgios Tsoulfas, MD, PhD, FACS

Aristotle University School of Medicine, Thessaloniki, Greece 

Questions can be sent to Panagiotis E. Antoniou, pantonio@otenet.gr 

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

Large Language Models for Surgical Simulation and Education

Peiran Liu; Haozhi Chen; Xingjian Ma; and Denny Yu

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Questions can be sent to Peiran Liu, liu3820@purdue.edu 

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

Efficacy of Midlevel Fidelity Arteriovenous Fistula Complication Simulator: Development of a Hybrid Synthetic and Biologic Material Based Simulator for AV Fistula Procedure and AV Fistulaplasty.

Shawn Moore, EdD; Matthew Black, MD; Margaret Romine, MD; David Black Leeser, MD, FACS; Carlos Marroquin, MD, FACS; and Carl Eugene Haisch, MD, FACS

East Carolina University: Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, NC

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

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

Towards the Continuous Learning Loop for Mastering Robotic Surgical Technical Skills

Tansel Halic, PhD; Aditya Reddy Ashammagari; I-Fan Shih; and Henry Lin, PhD

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA

Questions can be sent to Tansel Halic, PhD, tansel.halic@intusurg.com 

P-D-07 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

S-SAM: SVD-based Fine-Tuning of Segment Anything Model for Medical Image Segmentation

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

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

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

P-D-08 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Black-Box Adaptation for Medical Image Segmentation

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

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

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

P-D-09 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Investigating the Impact of Extended Reality on the Robot-Assisted Surgery Training

Michael Scott Bickford; Fayez Alruwaili; Sara Ragab; and Mohammad H. Abedin-Nasab

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ; Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ 

Questions can be sent to Michael Scott Bickford, bickfo35@rowan.edu 

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

Personality-Driven Non-Verbal Communication in Surgical Teams: A Pilot Study of Robotic-Assisted Urology Cases

Jingkun Wang; Yuyuan Cao; Sohye Lee; Felicia Roberts; Marian Obuseh; Nicholas Anton; and Denny Yu

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 

Questions can be sent to Yuyuan Cao, cyuyuan20@vt.edu 

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

Developing Surgical Simulation using a Rainforest Design: Balancing Resource Investment with Educational Impact

Henry Lin, PhD; Aditya Reddy Ashammagari; Tansel Halic, PhD; and I-Fan Shih

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 

Questions can be sent to Tansel Halic, PhD, tansel.halic@intusurg.com 

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

A Framework for Evaluating Surgical Simulation Performance

Aditya Reddy Ashammagari; I-Fan Shih; and Henry Lin, PhD

Intuitive Surgical, Sunnyvale, CA 

Questions can be sent to Henry Lin, PhD, henry.lin@intusurg.com 

P-E-04 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Does Implicit Bias in Raters Affect their Assessment of Skill in Surgery Videos?

Divyasree Sasi Kumar; Nanthini Narayanan; S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD, MPH; and Shameema Sikder, MD, FACS

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 

Questions can be sent to Divyasree Sasi Kumar, dsasiku3@gmail.com 

P-E-05 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Correcting for Rater Effects in the Assessment of Operative Difficulty and Surgical Skill in the Operating Room

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

Whiting School of Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of Pacific, San Francisco, CA; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD; MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; Veterans Affair Medical Center, Washington, DC; Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA 

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

P-E-06 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Comparison of YOLOv5 and YOLOv8 in Detection and Classification of Needle and Needle Driver States in Suturing Training

Stevan Craig Fairburn

University of Alabama Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 

Questions can be sent to Stevan Craig Fairburn, scfairbu@uab.edu 

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

Opportunity for Innovation: Prehospital Needle Decompression in Tension Pneumothorax Lacks Standardization, Accuracy, and has High Failure Rates

Jaden Thomas Aland, BS; Deeksha Sarda, BS; Rebecca Fabian, MD; Rebecca Lee, MD; and Nicole Tapia, MD

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

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

P-E-08 | Abstract Category: Research Abstracts 

Quantifying the Effect of Implicit Bias on Performance of Unbiased Deep Learning Models for Surgical Skill Assessment

Nanthini Narayanan, MSE; Divyasree Sasi Kumar, MSE; Vishal Patel, PhD; Shameema Sikder, MD, FACS; and S. Swaroop Vedula, MBBS, PhD, MPH

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD

Questions can be sent to Nanthini Narayanan, MSE, nanthinii.narayanan@gmail.com 

P-E-09 | Abstract Category: Challenges in Surgical Education 

Standardization of Simulation and Feedback in Surgical Training and Education

Prithi L. Chakrapani

SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY 

Questions can be sent to Prithi L. Chakrapani, chakrapp@upstate.edu