Laparoscopic-assisted colectomy learning curve

1995218 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Anthony Simons · University of Southern California

Gary J. Anthone · University of Southern California

Adrián E. Ortega · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Morris Franklin · The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

James W. Fleshman · Colorectal Surgical Associates

Peter Geis · St. Joseph Hospital

Robert W. Beart

Abstract

This analysis, using total operative time as an indication of learning, shows that approximately 11 to 15 completed laparoscopic colectomies are needed to comfortably learn this procedure.

Topics & Keywords

Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders Diverticular Disease and Complications Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 38, Issue 6, pp. 600-603

DOI: 10.1007/bf02054118

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