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Comparative analysis of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgical training videos on WebSurg vs YouTube platforms: a quality evaluation
Abstract
Aims: Minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly laparoscopic methods for inguinal hernia repair, have gained popularity due to their benefits such as reduced postoperative pain and faster recovery. This study aimed to compare the educational quality of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgical training videos between YouTube and WebSurg platforms.
Methods: Using the keyword “laparoscopic inguinal hernia” we selected and analyzed top 20 videos based on popularity on both platforms. The study examined video sources, duration, likes, views, upload year, coverage of the entire surgical procedure, and evaluation scores (Global Quality Scale-GQS, American Medical Association-JAMA scores, modified DISCERN score, LAP-VEGaS criteria).
Results: YouTube predominantly featured private hospitals/organizations (30%) and physicians (45%), while WebSurg showcased academic institutions (75%). Notably, YouTube hosted mostly edited/abbreviated videos (95%), whereas WebSurg presented a balanced distribution of full-length (50%) and edited/abbreviated (50%) videos. While engagement metrics were comparable, WebSurg consistently achieved higher evaluation scores across various criteria, including modified DISCERN, GQS, JAMA, and LAP-VEGaS (p <0.001, p <.0.001, p=0.002 and p <0.001 respectively).
Conclusion: This study is the first to compare WebSurg and YouTube videos in laparoscopic hernia surgery education, revealing that WebSurg provides higher-quality content, highlighting the importance of platform choice for advancing surgical training.

Keywords : Laparoscopy, inguinal hernia, YouTube, WebSurg

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Article available in :
Volume 6, Issue 5, 2023
Page : 1109-1113
https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1345694
Article Information
Received : 18 Ağu 2023
Accepted : 15 Eyl 2023
Published : 28 Eyl 2023
Corresponding Author :

Süleyman Çağlar Ertekin: Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Altınbaş University, İstanbul, Turkiye

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Citation : Ertekin SÇ. Comparative analysis of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgical training videos on WebSurg vs YouTube platforms: a quality evaluation. J Health Sci Med. 2023;6(5):1109-1113.

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