The learning curve in robotic colorectal surgery compared with laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a systematic review.
Journal:
Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
Published Date:
Aug 15, 2021
Abstract
AIM: The learning curve has implications for efficient surgical training. Robotic surgery is perceived to have a shorter learning curve than laparoscopy; however, detailed analysis is lacking. The aim of this work was to analyse studies comparing robotic and laparoscopic colorectal learning curves. Simulation studies comparing novices' learning curves were analysed in order to surmise applicability to colorectal surgery.