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J. Varas

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J. Varas — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 19
Works: 53
Citations: 1,091

Most-cited papers

Significant transfer of surgical skills obtained with an advanced laparoscopic training program to a laparoscopic jejunojejunostomy in a live porcine model: feasibility of learning advanced laparoscopy in a general surgery residency
J. Varas, Ricardo Mejia, A. Riquelme, Felipe Maluenda +6 more
2012Surgical Endoscopy119 citations
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Simulation-trained junior residents perform better than general surgeons on advanced laparoscopic cases
C. Boza, Felipe León, E. Buckel, A. Riquelme +6 more
2016Surgical Endoscopy80 citations
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Completely laparoscopic versus open gastrectomy for early and advanced gastric cancer: a matched cohort study
F. Moisan, E. Norero, M. Slako, J. Varas +10 more
2012Surgical Endoscopy72 citations
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Innovations in surgical training: exploring the role of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLM)
J. Varas, Brandon Valencia Coronel, Ignacio Villagrán, Gabriel Escalona +7 more
2023Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões64 citations Open access
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Anatomic hepatectomy as a definitive treatment for hepatolithiasis: a cohort study.
N. Jarufe, Eduardo O. Figueroa, C. Muñoz, F. Moisan +5 more
2012HPB64 citations Open access
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[Simulation in medical education: a synopsis].
M. Corvetto, M. Bravo, Rodrigo Montaña, Franco Utili +4 more
2013Revista médica de Chile (Impresa)59 citations Open access
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Microsurgery Workout: A Novel Simulation Training Curriculum Based on Nonliving Models
Jose R Rodriguez, Ricardo Yañez, I. Cifuentes, J. Varas +1 more
2016Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery53 citations
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Minimally invasive tele-mentoring opportunity—the mito project
J. Quezada, P. Achurra, C. Jarry, D. Asbun +8 more
2019Surgical Endoscopy52 citations
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Video-Based Guided Simulation without Peer or Expert Feedback is Not Enough: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Simulation-Based Training for Medical Students
Rodrigo Tejos, F. Crovari, P. Achurra, R. Avila +6 more
2020World Journal of Surgery42 citations
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Artificial intelligence in laparoscopic simulation: a promising future for large-scale automated evaluations
Francisca Belmar, M. I. Gaete, Gabriel Escalona, Martín Carnier +8 more
2022Surgical Endoscopy40 citations Open access
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Telemedicine for postoperative follow-up, virtual surgical clinics during COVID-19 pandemic
M. Irarrazaval, M. Inzunza, Rodrigo Muñoz, N. Quezada +9 more
2020Surgical Endoscopy40 citations Open access
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Remote and asynchronous training network: from a SAGES grant to an eight-country remote laparoscopic simulation training program
M. I. Gaete, Francisca Belmar, Matías Cortés, Adnan Alseidi +8 more
2022Surgical Endoscopy36 citations
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Implementation of Distance-Based Simulation Training Programs for Healthcare Professionals
M. Vera, Eduardo Kattan, Tomas Cerda, Jessie Niklitshek +3 more
2021Simulation in Healthcare: The Journal of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare33 citations
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Effectiveness of learning advanced laparoscopic skills in a brief intensive laparoscopy training program.
R. Castillo, E. Buckel, Felipe León, J. Varas +5 more
2015Journal of Surgical Education31 citations
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Remote, asynchronous training and feedback enables development of neurodynamic skills in physiotherapy students
Ignacio Villagrán, Francisca Rammsy, J. Del Valle, Sofía Gregorio de las Heras +7 more
2023BMC Medical Education25 citations Open access
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Assessment of central venous catheterization in a simulated model using a motion-tracking device: an experimental validation study
J. Varas, P. Achurra, Felipe León, R. Castillo +6 more
2016Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research25 citations Open access
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A new approach for the acquisition of trauma surgical skills: an OSCE type of simulation training program
Catalina Ortiz, J. Vela, C. Contreras, Francisca Belmar +8 more
2022Surgical Endoscopy19 citations Open access
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A Novel Ex Vivo Training Model for Acquiring Supermicrosurgical Skills Using a Chicken Leg
I. Cifuentes, Jose R Rodriguez, Ricardo Yañez, María Salisbury +3 more
2016Journal of reconstructive microsurgery19 citations
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A Cadaveric Porcine Model for Assessment in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery—a Validation Study
C. Boza, J. Varas, E. Buckel, P. Achurra +3 more
2013Obesity Surgery19 citations
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High Frequency of Internal Hernias After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
N. Quezada, Felipe León, A. Jones, J. Varas +6 more
2015Obesity Surgery18 citations
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Taking advantage of asynchronous digital feedback: development of an at-home basic suture skills training program for undergraduate medical students that facilitates skills retention
Francisca Belmar, M. I. Gaete, Valentina Durán, Slavka Chelebifski +9 more
2023Global Surgical Education - Journal of the Association for Surgical Education17 citations Open access
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REMOTE ASYNCHRONOUS FEEDBACK FOR UNSUPERVISED LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING: THE “LAPP” PLATFORM
Gabriel Ulloa, Andrés Neyem, Gabriel Escalona, Catalina Ortiz +1 more
2023Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery16 citations Open access
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Simulated training program in abdominal paracentesis for undergraduate medical students.
Rodrigo Tejos, Javier Chahuán, T. Uslar, M. Inzunza +7 more
2019Gastroenterology & hepatology14 citations
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IMPACT OF A SIMULATED LAPAROSCOPIC TRAINING PROGRAM IN A THREE-YEAR GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENCY
Rodrigo Tejos, R. Avila, M. Inzunza, P. Achurra +7 more
2019Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery14 citations Open access
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A NEW LAPAROSCOPIC ENDOTRAINER FOR NEONATAL SURGERY AND REDUCED SPACES
A. Torres, M. Inzunza, C. Jarry, Francisco Serrano +2 more
2021Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery13 citations Open access
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The Role of Microsatellite Instability in Positive Margin Gastric Cancer Patients
K. Polom, D. Marrelli, E. Smyth, C. Voglino +5 more
2018Surgical Innovation13 citations Open access
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Allowing New Opportunities in Advanced Laparoscopy Training Using a Full High-Definition Training Box
P. Achurra, A. Lagos, R. Avila, Rodrigo Tejos +5 more
2017Surgical Innovation13 citations Open access
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A Novel Perforator Flap Training Model Using a Chicken Leg
I. Cifuentes, Ricardo Yañez, María Salisbury, Jose R Rodriguez +2 more
2016Journal of hand and microsurgery11 citations Open access
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Development and Validation of a Laryngeal Microsurgery Simulation Training System for Otolaryngology Residents.
María Jesús Santander, V. Sepúlveda, Javier Iribarren, A. Rosenbaum +4 more
2023Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery9 citations
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Validation of a Visual-Spatial Secondary Task to Assess Automaticity in Laparoscopic Skills.
R. Castillo, Juan Alvarado, Pablo Moreno, P. Billeke +3 more
2017Journal of Surgical Education7 citations
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Septoplasty Training During the COVID-19 Era: Development and Validation of a Novel Low-Cost Simulation Model
A. Rosenbaum, Gabriel Faba, J. Varas, T. Andrade
2022OTO Open6 citations Open access
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SELF-CONFIDENCE ON ACQUIRED SURGICAL SKILLS TO DEAL WITH SEVERE TRAUMA PATIENTS IN RECENTLY GRADUATED SURGEONS
J. Vela, Leonardo Cárcamo, C. Contreras, Claudia Arenas +6 more
2021Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery6 citations Open access
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Validity Argument for a Simulation-Based Objective Structured Clinical Examination Scenario for Evaluation of Surgical Skills in Trauma.
Catalina Ortiz, Francisca Belmar, R. Rebolledo, J. Vela +8 more
2021Journal of Surgical Research5 citations
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Achievement of effective cardiopulmonary trauma surgical skills training throughout the incorporation of a low-cost and easy to implement pulsatile simulation model.
C. Ortiz, J. Vela, C. Contreras, R. Avila +8 more
2020Injury5 citations
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery lobectomy using a novel perfused ex vivo simulation model.
R. Avila, P. Achurra, Rodrigo Tejos, J. Varas +2 more
2016Journal of Visualized Surgery5 citations Open access
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Inovações no treinamento cirúrgico: explorando o papel da inteligência artificial e dos grandes modelos de linguagem (LLM)
J. Varas, Brandon Valencia Coronel, Ignacio Villagrán, Gabriel Escalona +7 more
2023Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões4 citations Open access
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LATIN AMERICAN RESIDENTS’ SURGICAL EDUCATION AFTER THE PANDEMIC: WHAT STRATEGIES HAVE EMERGED FOR ADAPTING TO THIS NEW ERA?
Eduardo Varela, I. Castelli, Vania Szwarcfiter, Lawrence Turner +6 more
2022Arquivos brasileiros de cirurgia digestiva : ABCD = Brazilian archives of digestive surgery4 citations Open access
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What Kind and How Many?: Exploring Feedback in Remote Training of Procedural Skills in Physiotherapy
Ignacio Villagrán, Rocío Hernández, Javiera Fuentes, Gustavo Torres +7 more
2022European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning4 citations
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Smartphone application supplements laparoscopic training through simulation by reducing the need for feedback from expert tutors
J. Quezada, P. Achurra, D. Asbun, K. Polom +6 more
2019Surgery Open Science4 citations Open access
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High-fidelity hybrid simulation not only optimizes skills acquisition but improves nontechnical skills
Cristián Ruz, S. Irarrázaval, Pablo Besa, Catalina Vidal +5 more
2020Global Surgical Education - Journal of the Association for Surgical Education3 citations Open access
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Validation of a synthetic simulation model of endoscopic rectus sheath plication
María Fernanda Rojas, Javier Torres, Ú. Figueroa, J. Varas +4 more
2024Hernia2 citations
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Towards online global certification of technical surgical skills: a viable and scalable method for assessing technical surgical skills objectively using remote technology
Francisca Belmar, Iván Paul, Catalina Ortiz, J. Vela +9 more
2023Global Surgical Education - Journal of the Association for Surgical Education2 citations
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Low-cost simulation training program for endoscopic sinus surgery: optimizing the basic skills level
A. Rosenbaum, S. Palma, T. Muñoz, F. García-Huidobro +3 more
2021Rhinology online2 citations Open access
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Perfused ex vivo video-assisted thoracic surgery model
R. Avila, P. Achurra, Rodrigo Tejos, J. Varas +2 more
20162 citations
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High-fidelity hybrid simulation not only optimizes skills acquisition but improves nontechnical skills
Cristián Ruz, S. Irarrázaval, Pablo Besa, Catalina Vidal +5 more
20221 citations Open access
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Simulated training for the acquisition of skills in the laparoscopic pancreaticojejunostomy
R. Avila, P. Achurra, Rodrigo Tejos, E. Buckel +5 more
20171 citations Open access
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Perfusion system in ex-vivo model for the acquisition of skills in laparoscopic hepatectomy
R. Avila, P. Achurra, R. Tejos, S. Pacheco +4 more
20171 citations Open access
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Transgastric repair of transfixing gastroesophageal junction gunshot wound: video case report
J. Vela, C. Contreras, J. Varas, P. Ottolino +5 more
2021Journal of Surgical Case Reports0 citations Open access
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Moving Forward from the “Boot Camp Method” To Learning-Curve Development in Simulation-Based Paracentesis Training For Undergraduate Medical Students
M. Inzunza, Rodrigo Tejos, Ignacio Villagrán, Eduardo M. Fuentes +6 more
20210 citations Open access
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Smartphone Application Guides Laparoscopic Training Through Simulation and Reduces the Need for Feedback from Expert Tutors
J. Quezada, P. Achurra, D. Asbun, K. Polom +6 more
2019Social Science Research Network0 citations
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