ReviewWorld journal of emergency surgery : WJES2023
Training curriculum in minimally invasive emergency digestive surgery: 2022 WSES position paper.
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- The surgical outcomes and educational value of three laparoscopic approaches for pediatric appendectomy performed by surgical residents rotating through pediatric surgery and pediatric surgery fellow training programs: a two-institution retrospective study.Pediatric surgery international · 2026Article
- Laparoscopic and Robotic Appendectomy: Efficiency and Cost Comparison.Journal of surgery and research · 2026Article
- Point-of-care ultrasound for emergency pericardiocentesis: a multidimensional CUSUM analysis of the learning curve.BMC cardiovascular disorders · 2026Article
- Minimally invasive surgery for colorectal cancer emergencies.World journal of clinical oncology · 2025Review
- A modified multi-angle suture training module for laparoscopic training curriculum on emergency intestinal surgery.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2025Article
- Teaching residents in emergency surgery for acute bowel obstruction-is supervised surgery safe and feasible? A retrospective single-center analysis from a MIS-specialized hospital.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Article
- Educational needs of the EAES young surgeons.Surgical endoscopy · 2024Article
- The role of RObotic surgery in EMergency setting (ROEM): protocol for a multicentre, observational, prospective international study on the use of robotic platform in emergency surgery.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2024Observational
- European society for trauma and emergency surgery member-identified research priorities in emergency surgery: a roadmap for future clinical research opportunities.European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society · 2024Review
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- Cesena guidelines: WSES consensus statement on laparoscopic-first approach to general surgery emergencies and abdominal trauma.World journal of emergency surgery : WJES · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMinimally invasive surgery (MIS), including laparoscopic and robotic approaches, is widely adopted in elective digestive surgery, but selectively used for surgical emergencies. The present position paper summarizes the available evidence concerning the learning curve to achieve proficiency in emergency MIS and provides five expert opinion statements, which may form the basis for developing standardized curricula and training programs in emergency MIS.
methodsThis position paper was conducted according to the World Society of Emergency Surgery methodology. A steering committee and an international expert panel were involved in the critical appraisal of the literature and the development of the consensus statements.
resultsThirteen studies regarding the learning curve in emergency MIS were selected. All but one study considered laparoscopic appendectomy. Only one study reported on emergency robotic surgery. In most of the studies, proficiency was achieved after an average of 30 procedures (range: 20-107) depending on the initial surgeon's experience. High heterogeneity was noted in the way the learning curve was assessed. The experts claim that further studies investigating learning curve processes in emergency MIS are needed. The emergency surgeon curriculum should include a progressive and adequate training based on simulation, supervised clinical practice (proctoring), and surgical fellowships. The results should be evaluated by adopting a credentialing system to ensure quality standards. Surgical proficiency should be maintained with a minimum caseload and constantly evaluated. Moreover, the training process should involve the entire surgical team to facilitate the surgeon's proficiency.
conclusionsLimited evidence exists concerning the learning process in laparoscopic and robotic emergency surgery. The proposed statements should be seen as a preliminary guide for the surgical community while stressing the need for further research.
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