Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score

Yavuz Selim Kahraman; İbrahim Kurtoğlu; Fatma Çetin; Yasin Alper Yıldız; Mertcan Akçay; Ahmet Buğra Örtlek

Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to evaluate the educational quality, surgical detail, and anatomical clarity of YouTube videos demonstrating lateral neck dissection (LND). The study utilized validated scoring systems (JAMA, GQS, DISCERN, OSATS). Additionally, an Anatomy Demonstration Score (ADS) designed specifically for this study was employed. Methods: A total of 100 English-language YouTube videos related to LND were included. The videos were independently rated by two expert surgeons using a five-point scoring system. Data were analyzed using reliability analyses, correlation analysis, and comparison tests, specifically the Mann-Whitney U test, with p<0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Inter-rater reliability (ICC) across all scoring systems revealed that single measurement ranged from poor to moderate (0.364-0.593), while average measurement showed moderate to good agreement (0.534-0.744). Significant and strong correlations were identified across all scoring systems (p<0.05). Narrated videos performed significantly better than non-narrated videos in all scores (p<0.05). A comparison of quality and educational scores between academic and personal videos revealed that academic videos scored significantly higher across all scoring systems evaluated (p<0.05). Conclusion: The educational value of LND-related videos varied. In this study, the newly developed ADS showed a significant correlation with other scores. Academically sourced and the presence of narration had significantly higher educational and quality scores in the evaluation systems compared to others. It can be used as a complementary resource for surgical training, but should not replace standardized training processes for comprehensive procedures such as LND.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval was obtained from the Institutional Review Board at Kastamonu University, with protocol number (No: 2025-24, Date: 22.08.2025).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

General Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Yavuz Selim Kahraman ^*
0000-0001-6639-9593
Türkiye

İbrahim Kurtoğlu
0000-0001-9728-9207
Türkiye

Fatma Çetin
0009-0000-8918-1271
Türkiye

Yasin Alper Yıldız
0000-0002-6348-1927
Türkiye

Mertcan Akçay
0000-0003-3513-292X
Türkiye

Ahmet Buğra Örtlek
0000-0001-5747-490X
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 22, 2026

Submission Date

February 15, 2026

Acceptance Date

April 19, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 3

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APA

Kahraman, Y. S., Kurtoğlu, İ., Çetin, F., Yıldız, Y. A., Akçay, M., & Örtlek, A. B. (2026). Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, 8(3), 479-484. https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH

AMA

1.Kahraman YS, Kurtoğlu İ, Çetin F, Yıldız YA, Akçay M, Örtlek AB. Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8(3):479-484. https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH

Chicago

Kahraman, Yavuz Selim, İbrahim Kurtoğlu, Fatma Çetin, Yasin Alper Yıldız, Mertcan Akçay, and Ahmet Buğra Örtlek. 2026. “Educational Quality of YouTube Videos on Lateral Neck Dissection: A Multidimensional Assessment Using Validated Scoring Systems and a Novel Anatomical Demonstration Score”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 (3): 479-84. https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH.

EndNote

Kahraman YS, Kurtoğlu İ, Çetin F, Yıldız YA, Akçay M, Örtlek AB (May 1, 2026) Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8 3 479–484.

IEEE

[1]Y. S. Kahraman, İ. Kurtoğlu, F. Çetin, Y. A. Yıldız, M. Akçay, and A. B. Örtlek, “Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score”, Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 479–484, May 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH

ISNAD

Kahraman, Yavuz Selim - Kurtoğlu, İbrahim - Çetin, Fatma - Yıldız, Yasin Alper - Akçay, Mertcan - Örtlek, Ahmet Buğra. “Educational Quality of YouTube Videos on Lateral Neck Dissection: A Multidimensional Assessment Using Validated Scoring Systems and a Novel Anatomical Demonstration Score”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal 8/3 (May 1, 2026): 479-484. https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH.

JAMA

1.Kahraman YS, Kurtoğlu İ, Çetin F, Yıldız YA, Akçay M, Örtlek AB. Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj. 2026;8:479–484.

MLA

Kahraman, Yavuz Selim, et al. “Educational Quality of YouTube Videos on Lateral Neck Dissection: A Multidimensional Assessment Using Validated Scoring Systems and a Novel Anatomical Demonstration Score”. Anatolian Current Medical Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, May 2026, pp. 479-84, https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH.

Vancouver

1.Yavuz Selim Kahraman, İbrahim Kurtoğlu, Fatma Çetin, Yasin Alper Yıldız, Mertcan Akçay, Ahmet Buğra Örtlek. Educational quality of YouTube videos on lateral neck dissection: a multidimensional assessment using validated scoring systems and a novel anatomical demonstration score. Anatolian Curr Med J / ACMJ / acmj [Internet]. 2026 May 1;8(3):479-84. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA54ZL24LH