Observational studySurgical endoscopy2017
Learning curve for single-port laparoscopic colon cancer resection: a multicenter observational study.
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- Single-incision versus conventional multiport laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and propensity-score matched studies.International journal of colorectal disease · 2021Pooled it
- Learning curve analysis of laparoscopic low anterior resection using the ArtiSential multi-articulating device: a multicenter retrospective cohort study with pooled analysis (STARC trial).Annals of surgical treatment and research · 2026Article
- The learning curve for single-incision laparoscopic colectomy for colon cancer: succession of surgical techniques for novice surgeons.Surgery today · 2025Article
- Crohn's Disease Complicated by Retroperitoneal Abscess and Fistula Treated with Single-Incision Laparoscopic Subtotal Colectomy: A Case Report.Surgical case reports · 2025Article
- Learning curve for single-port robot-assisted colectomy.Annals of coloproctology · 2024Article
- Single-incision Laparoscopic Colonic Surgery: A Systemic Review, Meta-analysis, and Future Prospect.Journal of the anus, rectum and colon · 2024Review
- Change point analysis validation of the learning curve in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: Experience from a non-structured training setting.World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2022Article
- Long-term oncologic outcomes of single-incision laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer.Surgical endoscopy · 2022Article
- Impact of laparoscopic surgical experience on the learning curve of robotic rectal cancer surgery.Surgical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Validation of a high-fidelity training model for fetoscopic spina bifida surgery.Scientific reports · 2021Article
- Single-Incision Versus Conventional Laparoscopic Appendectomy: A Multi-Center Randomized Controlled Trial (SCAR trial).International journal of surgery protocols · 2021Article
- The effect of time between procedures upon the proficiency gain period for minimally invasive esophagectomy.Surgical endoscopy · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the learning curves (LCs) of single-port laparoscopic surgery (SPLS) for colon cancer using multidimensional statistical analyses. Although SPLS yields better cosmetic results and comparable short-term outcomes compared to conventional laparoscopic surgery, its technical difficulties make surgeons hesitant to try SPLS. Moreover, the LCs of SPLS for colon cancer are not well delineated.
methodsData were collected from patients who underwent SPLS for colon cancer in seven Korean institutions between May 2009 and May 2015. The LCs were analyzed using the moving average method and the cumulative sum control chart (CUSUM) for operation time and surgical failure. Surgical failure was defined as the any conversion, postoperative complications, or less than 12 harvested lymph nodes from surgical specimens.
resultsA total of 356 patients were included in this study. Six and three surgeons performed 282 anterior resections (ARs) and 74 right colectomies (RCs), respectively. On the basis of the moving average method and CUSUM for operation time and surgical failure, the LCs for AR were 18, 16, 35, 13, 36, and 13 cases for surgeons A-F, respectively. However, the LCs for RC were 6 and 15 cases for surgeons D and E, respectively, and were ambiguous for one surgeon.
conclusionsFor surgeons experienced in conventional laparoscopic colorectal surgery, the LCs of SPLS for colon cancer ranged from 6 to 36 cases, which is shorter than the LCs reported for conventional laparoscopic surgery.
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