Ergonomic learning curves on gynecological laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few previous studies have introduced general techniques to overcome the "chopstick effect" in laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS). We aim to investigate and highlight the key ergonomic methodologies for gynaecologic LESS based on the surgeon's hands-on performance.

Methods

The first author surgeon A reviewed and analyzed the LESS procedures performed by herself and how she taught surgeon B from January 2021 to April 2022. The procedures were classified based on technical difficulty and learning periods, and the hands-on technical skills of LESS module were evaluated.

Results

Surgeon A conducted 580 LESS procedures, which were divided into the novice (n = 48) and intermediate (n = 33) periods, and the remaining cases were included in the routine peri

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10612358 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature