BACKGROUND: The learning curve for laparoscopic colorectal surgery has not been
conclusively analyzed. No reliable framework for case selection during training is available …

During the last 10 years, minimally invasive surgery has influenced the techniques used in
every specialty of surgical medicine. This development has not only led to the replacement …

Objective: To provide a multidimensional analysis of the learning curve in major
laparoscopic colonic and rectal surgery and compare outcomes between right-sided versus …

Abstract Background The European Association of Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) initiated a
consensus development conference on the laparoscopic resection of colon cancer during …

Introduction Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of death from neoplastic
disease in men and third in women of all ages. Globally, life expectancy is increasing, and …

Background Laparoscopic pancreaticoduodenectomy (LPD), an advanced minimally
invasive technique, has demonstrated advantages to open pancreaticoduodenectomy …

Background Robotic rectal surgery is gaining in popularity. We aimed to define the learning
curve of an experienced laparoscopic colorectal surgeon in performing robot-assisted rectal …

Background This study aimed all develop a mathematical model for predicting the
conversion rate for patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Method This …

Background Laparoscopic surgery is increasingly used in the treatment of colorectal cancer
and more recently robotic assistance has been advocated. However, the learning curve to …

OBJECTIVE: An understanding of the learning curve of a new surgical procedure is
essential for its safe clinical integration, teaching, and assessment. This knowledge is …