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In this educational lecture, Mr. Martyn Evans, MB, MPhil, FRCS(Gen), consultant colorectal surgeon, and BJS Editor takes an in-depth look at randomized controlled trials (RCTs). He explains that planning the RCT is the fundamental stage to have any hope of achieving the answer to the scientific question posed. He gives wise advice on the planning, conduct, and writing up of the RCT that will increase the chances of successful publication in a high-impact journal.

As a consultant colorectal surgeon, Martyn Evans has an interest in advanced and recurrent pelvic malignancy, and is also Honorary Associate Professor at Morriston Hospital and Swansea University Medical School, a position he took up in 2021. Following medical school at Southampton University, Martyn trained in England and Wales, completing fellowships with the Swansea Pelvic Oncology Group and the John Goligher Colorectal Unit, Leeds. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and has been a BJS Editor since 2018.

Surgical research and publishing: randomized controlled trials (RCTs) (part 2 of 5) - Martyn Evans

Recherche et publication en chirurgie : essais contrôlés randomisés (ECR) (partie 2 de 5) - Martyn Evans

Recherche et publication en chirurgie : Statistiques et chirurgie - amis ou ennemis ? (Partie 1 de 5) - Jonathan Cook

In this educational lecture, Professor Jonathan Cook, Statistician and Statistical advisor to BJS and BJS Open journals will try to persuade you that statistics can be friend to the surgical researcher. Surgeon scientists need to understand some basic research, but also when to request help from a statistician. Statisticians always prefer to be involved with the design and planning of the project, not just being involved at the stage of the analysis.&#x20;

Jonathan Cook is a Professor of Clinical Trials and Medical Statistics. His main research interest is in the design, conduct, analysis and reporting of randomised controlled trials. He graduated from the University of Aberdeen with a BSc in Statistics . Subsequently, he worked at the Health Services Research Unit, University of Aberdeen. Jonathan joined the Centre for Statistics in Medicine, University of Oxford as a University Lectureship in 2013 . He has collaborated on numerous projects such as randomised trials, observational and diagnostic studies, methodological projects and systematic reviews in a variety of clinical areas (including general surgery). Jonathan has over 300 publications including more than 60 as first or senior author, and he recently authored an introductory book on clinical trials published by Oxford University Press (OUP).

Surgical research and publishing: Statistics and surgery - friends or foes? (Part 1 of 5) - Jonathan Cook

In this educational lecture, Professor Ville Salinnen, MD, PhD, Editor-in-chief of BJS open, thoroughly describes how to conduct surgical research and get it published in a respectable journal. This Acta lecture was presented at the Swedish Surgical Week in 2024. Professor Salinnen notes that successful publication starts with a good study plan, completion of the study and then writing the paper. He offers a detailed explanation about how to construct and submit the paper for publication.

How to write a scientific surgical manuscript and be published? 

This lecture by Dr. Teresa LaMasters from Iowa, USA, past President of ASNVS, discusses surgical burnout. It was originally given as the BJS lecture for the International Bariatric Club in 2023, but is still very relevant. Burnout is a problem among surgeons, and importantly, can affect patient safety. Dr. LaMasters looks at the causes, those most at risk, how to recognize burnout, and how to help an affected individual. She reminds us that surgeons need to work together.

Surgeon burnout: causes and implications for patient safety - Teresa LaMasters, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS

This authoritative BJS lecture was delivered by Professor Eduardo Targarona, MD, PhD, FACS from the Hospital Sant Pau in Barcelona (Spain) at the European Hernia Society in 2023. Professor Targarona discusses the history of evidence-based surgery and how that has directed a move from open surgery to a more minimally invasive approach. He discusses the rise of robotic surgery and the digital revolution in computing power that enabled this. He outlines how training in minimally invasive surgery can be obtained, and what good training looks like. Finally, he looks into the future about how artificial intelligence (AI) could help guide surgical procedures and optimize some of the academic aspects of surgical research and surgical progress.

What does it mean to be an (academic) endoscopic surgeon? 

This keynote lecture was delivered by Stephen Wigmore, KHS, FRCSEd, FRCPE, FRSE at the Surgical Research Society’s Annual Meeting held at St Catharine’s College in Cambridge (United Kingdom) from January 11 to 12, 2024.&#x20;

The development of novel cell- and tissue-derived therapies has placed a particular responsibility on the surgical community to understand the regulations, which have been designed to apply to such treatment approaches. Surgeons may be involved in almost every step of the pathway to develop and use cell- and tissue-derived treatments. Regulations have been designed to protect patients and cover the licensing, safety, and use of novel technologies. In this key lecture, I will present real-world examples of the use of advanced therapy medicinal products and other cell-based surgically applied therapies and show how mistakes can be made leading to unsafe products and patient harm. Regulation is not just limited to cell-based therapies, but also extends to mathematical or artificial intelligence driven algorithms, which are used to assist clinical decision-making. Again, an example of an algorithm in clinical use, which has suffered criticism for inherent bias has been given.

The confusion that exists in regulatory pathways is highlighted, and the explosion of products for surgical placement using tissue scaffolds, autologous or allogeneic and even manufactured cells demands a rethink of how regulatory approval is achieved for new products and treatments. A case is made for linking research and regulatory milestones so that regulatory approval becomes an intrinsic component of product development rather than an afterthought once development has already occurred. Staying on the right side of the law and protecting patients are critical requirements for all surgeons, and thought needs to be given about education in this rapidly developing area.

Future surgical innovation and the importance of regulation

In this keynote lecture, Julie Hallet and Susan Hallbeck explore the role of intraoperative microbreaks in improving operating room ergonomics, reducing OR staff discomfort and enhancing mental focus. They review research and evidence demonstrating how these breaks can improve surgical accuracy and performance and, ultimately, benefit surgeon wellness and patient safety. They also describe practical applications to facilitate these microbreaks in the OR , including a web-based app designed specifically for this purpose.

Ergonomics reviews: intraoperative microbreaks and stretch

État actuel et perspectives d'avenir dans la prise en charge des tumeurs malignes de la thyroïde à un stade avancé

Gregory Randolph, Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard University gives the 2023 BJS Lecture for the European Society of Oncology on management of advanced thyroid malignancy. He will bring you up to date with surgical, chemotherapy and genetic treatments for this condition.

Current state and future prospects in the management of advanced thyroid malignancies

Meilleures pratiques ergonomiques : chirurgie robotique

Professors Julie Hallett, MD, MSc, FRCSC and Jenny Meng Shao Kashmanian, MD, FACS are experts in surgical ergonomics, and here they explain how robotic surgeons can avoid musculoskeletal pain and injury using simple practical changes.

Best ergonomic practices: robotic surgery

Collaboration nationale et internationale en chirurgie pancréatique - leçons apprises

Professor Marc Besselink, MD, MSc, PhD gives this BJS lecture at the Swedish Surgical Society meeting in Örebro (Sweden) in August 2023. He explains how collaborative research can improve the outcome of pancreatic surgery, using the Dutch model.

National and international collaboration in pancreatic surgery – lessons learned

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors as a short introductory course on how to referee a clinical paper, focusing on how does a referee help you get a paper published. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

Frank McDermott, BJS Open Editor, summarizes the main points of this course on refereeing for a surgical journal, and provides useful tips and advice based on his experience with BJS journals.

How to referee a paper - How does being a referee help you get a paper published? (part 4/4)

Comment réviser un article ? Partie 4/4

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors as a short introductory course on how to referee a clinical paper, focusing on how to write the peer-reviewer report. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

Many referee reports suffer from being either too long or too short, too detailed or not detailed enough. Ville Sallinen, Editor-in-Chief of BJS Open describes how to construct the perfect referee report in this video.

How to write the report - How to write the peer-reviewer report? (part 3/4)

Comment réviser un article ? Partie 3/4

Comment réviser un article ? Partie 2/4

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors as a short introductory course on how to referee a clinical paper, focusing on how to undertake a peer-review. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

Here, BJS Editor, Paul Sutton, explains what to look for in a scientific article that will help judge whether or not it has scientific credibility sufficient for publication, and in which journal.

How to review a paper - How to undertake a peer-review? (part 2/4)

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors as a short introductory course on how to referee a clinical paper, focusing on what you can get out of being a referee. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>.  

Refereeing for a surgical journal is arduous, and comes with specific privileges and responsibilities. However, if you wish others to spend their precious time reviewing your own work, the effort is worthwhile as Miss Grossman, BJS Associate Editor explains in this video.

How to referee a paper - What can you get out of being a referee? (part 1/4)

Comment réviser un article ? Partie 1/4

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors (and here by Des Winter) as a short introductory course on how to write a clinical paper for publication in a surgical journal. The course gives a basic introduction to each section of the paper, as well as tips on how to manage the submission process. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

How to write a clinical paper - completion and submission (part 4/4)

Comment rédiger un article scientifique ? Partie 4/4

Comment rédiger un article scientifique ? Partie 3/4

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors (and here by Malin Sund) as a short introductory course on how to write a clinical paper for publication in a surgical journal. The course gives a basic introduction to each section of the paper, as well as tips on how to manage the submission process. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

How to write a clinical paper - methods and results (part 3/4)

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors (and here by Ville Sallinen) as a short introductory course on how to write a clinical paper for publication in a surgical journal. The course gives a basic introduction to each section of the paper, as well as tips on how to manage the submission process. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

How to write a clinical paper - introduction and discussion (part 2/4)

Comment rédiger un article scientifique ? Partie 2/4

Courtesy of BJS: This video is part of a series of four given by BJS and BJS Open Editors (and here by Martyn Evans) as a short introductory course on how to write a clinical paper for publication in a surgical journal. The course gives a basic introduction to each section of the paper, as well as tips on how to manage the submission process. Although these are stand-alone videos that can be viewed individually, they are also used as an integral part of a longer taught online course in surgical publishing from the BJS Institute. Details of the courses and other tutorials are available on the <a href="https://www.bjsacademy.com">BJS Academy website</a>. 

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