The learning curves of major laparoscopic and robotic procedures in urology: a systematic review.

Journal: International journal of surgery (London, England)
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Urology has been at the forefront of adopting laparoscopic and robot-assisted techniques to improve patient outcomes. This systematic review aimed to examine the literature relating to the learning curves of major urological robotic and laparoscopic procedures.

Authors

  • Baldev Chahal
    MRC Centre for Transplantation, Guy's Hospital, King's College London, 5Th Floor Southwark Wing, London, SE1 9RT, UK.
  • Abdullatif Aydin
    MRC Centre for Transplantation, King's College London, King's Health Partners, London, UK.
  • Mohammad S A Amin
    Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School, Oxford, UK.
  • Azhar Khan
    Department of Urology, Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom.
  • Muhammad S Khan
    Department of Urology, Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
  • Kamran Ahmed
    Department of Urology, Medical Research Council (MRC) Centre for Transplantation, King's College London, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.
  • Prokar Dasgupta