ArticleFrontiers in surgery2023
Evaluation of YouTube videos addressing thoracoscopic sympathectomy using the LAP-VEGaS guidelines.
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- Educational quality of YouTube videos on robot-assisted thymectomy: a LAP-VEGaS-based evaluation.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Assessment of the educational value of robotic‑assisted thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy videos.Wideochirurgia i inne techniki maloinwazyjne = Videosurgery and other miniinvasive techniques · 2025Article
- Current insights on social media as a tool for the dissemination of research and education in surgery: a narrative review.Surgery today · 2024Review
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Abstract
Introduction: The study aims to evaluate the quality of videos addressing thoracoscopic sympathectomy on YouTube® using the LAParoscopic surgery Video Educational GuidelineS (LAP-VEGaS) criteria. Methods: YouTube was searched using the following keyword: "thoracoscopic sympathectomy" on August 22, 2021. The first 50 videos were analyzed and classified for baseline characteristics and conformity to the LAP-VEGaS checklist. Results: Duration ranged from 19 s to 22 min. The mean number of likes was 14.8 (range 0-80). The mean number of dislikes was 2.5 (range 0-14). The mean number of comments was 8.5 (range 0-67). Nineteen videos did not meet our criteria and were excluded. Regarding the remaining 31 videos, none contained all 16 points of the LAP-VEGaS essential checklist (mean 5.4 points, range 2-14 points), with almost all neglecting preoperative information and outcomes. The mean percentage of conformity was 37% (range 12%-93%). The most viewed videos were not associated with higher conformity to LAP-VEGaS criteria showing only 4/16 points (25%). Conclusions: The quality of videos addressing TS on YouTube®, based on the LAP-VEGaS checklist may be considered not acceptable. Experienced surgeons and surgeons in trainees should be aware of this when using it as a learning resource in their clinical practice.
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