Quality training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: does it improve clinical outcome?
Tech Coloproctol
; 15 Suppl 1: S17-20, 2011 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21887564
ABSTRACT
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) is a safe, effective and cost-efficient option for the treatment of various benign and malignant conditions. However, its implementation to surgical practice is still limited. That is mainly due to its association with a steep learning curve. We performed a review of the literature to determine whether quality training in LCRS can reduce that learning curve and lead to better clinical outcomes. We concluded that a structured training program with pre-clinical phase focused on basic skill acquisition and a clinical phase focused on mentoring from experts can shorten the learning curve and improve clinical outcomes.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Rectal Diseases
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Laparoscopy
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Colorectal Surgery
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Colonic Diseases
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Tech Coloproctol
Journal subject:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Greece