Learning curve analysis of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy

201947 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Chin‐Jung Wang · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Justina Go · Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center

Hui‐Yu Huang · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Kai‐Yun Wu · Chang Gung University

Yi‐Ting Huang · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Yucheng Liu · Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Cindy Weng

Abstract

Our data demonstrated four distinct phases of the learning curve of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy. In a well-trained endoscopist, surgical competence in transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy can be reached after 20 cases.

Topics & Keywords

Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques Uterine Myomas and Treatments Gynecological conditions and treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Surgery

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 88-88

DOI: 10.1186/s12893-019-0554-0

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