Learning curve in ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted excision of breast lesions for surgeons and ultrasound physicians

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Background

The varying experience of surgeons and ultrasound physicians, and their collaboration with physicians, may affect operation time and efficiency. We evaluated the learning curve of ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) of breast lesion with collaboration between different physicians, and assessed characteristics associated with operation time.

Methods

The sample population of this retrospective study was divided into two groups: 49 consecutive patient surgeries completed by skilled surgeons and novice ultrasound physicians (U group); and 30 consecutive patient surgeries completed by skilled ultrasound physicians and novice surgeons (S group). Cumulative summation graphs were used to evaluate operation time and calculate the turning point of the learni

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10006116 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature