Why the study?
What is the length of the learning curve in laparoscopic colorectal surgery?
What is the length of the learning curve in laparoscopic colorectal surgery?
The learning curve for laparoscopic colorectal surgery is estimated at 88 to 152 cases, and a structured framework may help reduce complications and conversions during this period.
May guide training expectations in laparoscopic colorectal surgery; leaves open prospective validation of proficiency metrics.
This multicenter database suggests a length of the learning curve of 88 to 152 cases. The use of the suggested framework may prevent high conversion and complication rates during the learning curve.
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