Comparative analysis of laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgical training videos on WebSurg vs YouTube platforms: a quality evaluation

Authors : Süleyman Çağlar ERTEKİN

Pages : 1109-1113

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Publication Date : 2023-09-28

Article Type : Research Paper

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 insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Global Quality Scale-GQS, American Medical Association-JAMA scores, modified DISCERN score, LAP-VEGaS criteria);. Results: YouTube predominantly featured private hospitals/organizations insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(30%); and physicians insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(45%);, while WebSurg showcased academic institutions insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(75%);. Notably, YouTube hosted mostly edited/abbreviated videos insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(95%);, whereas WebSurg presented a balanced distribution of full-length insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(50%); and edited/abbreviated insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(50%); videos. While engagement metrics were comparable, WebSurg consistently achieved higher evaluation scores across various criteria, including modified DISCERN, GQS, JAMA, and LAP-VEGaS insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(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