Journal article
Hospital learning curves for robot-assisted surgeries: a population-based analysis
Abstract
BackgroundRobot-assisted surgery has been rapidly adopted. It is important to define the learning curve to inform credentialling requirements, training programs, identify fast and slow learners, and protect patients. This study aimed to characterize the hospital learning curve for common robot-assisted procedures.Study designThis cohort study, using administrative health data for Ontario, Canada, included adult patients who underwent a …
Authors
Walker RJB; Stukel TA; de Mestral C; Nathens A; Breau RH; Hanna WC; Hopkins L; Schlachta CM; Jackson TD; Shayegan B
Journal
Surgical Endoscopy, Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 1367–1378
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
March 2024
DOI
10.1007/s00464-023-10625-6
ISSN
0930-2794