Hydrocephalus Procedure vs SCOPE

This interactive graphic will give you a vivid, visual understanding of hydrocephalus and the options for treating it. One of those treatments is a newer, safer and more effective procedure available at Stanford Children's Health. You're able to understand the nature of the condition and treatments by navigating through them interactively, rotating parts of the anatomy with your fingers, and even performing a simplified, non-gory simulation of the procedure yourself. That procedure, called an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), does not involve the implantation of permanent equipment, unlike the older treatment, known as a shunt. Currently, the app only supports iPad 3 or later.

SCOPE: Neurosurgery is a comprehensive surgical competency tracking and evaluation platform designed specifically for neurosurgical residency programs. Built by neurosurgeons for neurosurgeons, SCOPE streamlines case documentation, faculty evaluation, and competency assessment using validated surgical rating systems. KEY FEATURES: COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT - Log surgical cases with detailed procedure information - Track patient identifiers, dates, and case notes - Support for 100+ neurosurgical procedures across all categories - Multiple procedure tracking per case - Real-time case status updates VALIDATED ASSESSMENT TOOLS - Zwisch SCALE: 6-point competency evaluation (Not Observed to Teaching Level) - STARS System: 8-domain surgical technique assessment - Evaluate subtasks for granular skill tracking - Audio notes for detailed feedback - Combined evaluation workflow ROLE-BASED FUNCTIONALITY For Residents: - Submit cases for evaluation - Perform self-assessments - Track personal competency progression - View evaluation feedback from attendings - Access procedure-specific performance metrics - Monitor training milestones by PGY year For Attending Physicians: - Evaluate assigned resident cases - Provide structured feedback on surgical performance - Rate competency across 8 clinical domains - Record audio evaluations - Track resident progress over time For Program Directors: - Program-wide analytics dashboard - Monitor resident performance across cohorts - Track competency milestones - User management tools - Comprehensive reporting system EVALUATION DOMAINS (STARS): - Overall Performance - Knowledge of Protocol - Knowledge of Procedure - Knowledge of Anatomy - Tissue and Instrument Handling - Efficiency - Composure and Adaptability - Communication SECURITY AND PRIVACY: - HIPAA-compliant data handling - Role-based access control - Secure Firebase authentication - De-identified patient data - Encrypted data transmission - Account deletion with data preservation for institutional records COMPETENCY TRACKING: - Visual progress indicators - Procedure-specific metrics - Training year comparisons - Longitudinal skill development tracking - Performance trends and analytics DESIGNED FOR: - Neurosurgical residency programs - Academic medical centers - Teaching hospitals - Competency-based medical education (CBME) programs - ACGME milestone tracking SCOPE: Neurosurgery transforms surgical education by providing objective, structured feedback that helps residents develop into confident, competent neurosurgeons. Our platform supports the transition to competency-based assessment while reducing administrative burden on faculty. Perfect for programs seeking to: - Implement objective surgical skill assessment - Track ACGME milestones efficiently - Provide timely, structured feedback - Generate comprehensive competency reports - Support resident professional development Join leading neurosurgical training programs using SCOPE to elevate surgical education.