Differences in the learning curve of robotic transabdominal preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair according to surgeon’s robotic experience
L. Solaini,
D. Cavaliere,
G. Rocco
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
In this study, we aim to analyze the learning curve of each step of robotic transabdominal pre-peritoneal inguinal hernia repair (rTAPP) in two surgeons with varying degrees of expertise with the robotic platform but no experience with laparoscopic hernia repair.
Methods
Data on 124 rTAPP cases performed by two surgeons were retrospectively reviewed. Cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis was applied to visualize the learning curve of rTAPP on operation t… Show more
“…The repetition of a simulated tasks (under supervision) over a period of time leads to an improvement in results. • Phase IV: Initial case series: the best cases for beginners are primary inguinal hernia and small ventral or umbilical hernias (intraperitoneal underlay mesh-IPUM) • Phase V: Continued development and advanced training: surgeon-led training with a focus on the technical and anatomical aspects of abdominal wall repair procedures (robotic retrorectus ventral hernia repair (RRVHR) [16][17][18][19][20].…”
Section: Specific Training In Robotic Hernia Surgerymentioning
“…The repetition of a simulated tasks (under supervision) over a period of time leads to an improvement in results. • Phase IV: Initial case series: the best cases for beginners are primary inguinal hernia and small ventral or umbilical hernias (intraperitoneal underlay mesh-IPUM) • Phase V: Continued development and advanced training: surgeon-led training with a focus on the technical and anatomical aspects of abdominal wall repair procedures (robotic retrorectus ventral hernia repair (RRVHR) [16][17][18][19][20].…”
Section: Specific Training In Robotic Hernia Surgerymentioning
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