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Edward Gerald Chekan

Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery
Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
DUMC 2926, Durham, NC 27710
DUMC 2926, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery · 2022 - Present Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgery

Recent Publications


Enhancing Surgical Robotic Skills Through Performance-Guided Training: A Swimmer's Approach for Defining Key Metrics.

Journal Article JSLS · 2025 BACKGROUND: In swimming, a combination of strength, endurance, and targeted skill training significantly enhances performance, particularly by balancing aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. Similarly, in surgery, improving motor control and stamina during l ... Full text Link to item Cite

Thickness of Cadaveric Human Lung Tissue.

Journal Article Surg Technol Int · October 26, 2016 BACKGROUND: Choosing the correct surgical staple height is dependent on knowledge of specific tissue thickness and compressibility. The purpose of this study was to measure the thickness of cadaveric human lung tissue. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between Decemb ... Link to item Cite

A Narrative of Intraoperative Staple Line Leaks and Bleeds During Bariatric Surgery.

Journal Article Obes Surg · July 2016 The primary objective of this review was to assess the incidence of intraoperative staple line leaks and bleeds during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB). A literature search of MEDLINE®, EMBASE™, and Bi ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Medical College of Pennsylvania · 1992 M.D.

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