Learning Curves in Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Pancreatic Surgery : A Systematic Review and Proposal of a Standardization

ABSTRACT:

Objective:

To depict and analyze learning curves for open, laparoscopic, and robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and distal pancreatectomy (DP).

Background:

Formal training is recommended for safe introduction of pancreatic surgery but definitions of learning curves vary and have not been standardized.

Methods:

A systematic search on PubMed, Web of Science, and CENTRAL databases identified studies on learning curves in pancreatic surgery. Primary outcome was the number needed to reach the learning curve as defined by the included studies. Secondary outcomes included endpoints defining learning curves, methods of analysis (statistical/arbitrary), and classification of learning phases.

Results:

Out of 1115 articles, 66 studies with 14,206 patients were incl

SUBMITTER: Muller P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10431463 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature