title: A steep learning curve is a good thing!
abstract: Commentary on: Wang B, Lü G, Patel AA, et al. An evaluation of the learning curve for a complex surgical technique: the full endoscopic interlaminar approach for lumbar disc herniations. Spine J 2011:11:122-130 (in this issue).
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, S40, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. benzele@ccf.org
authors.forename: Edward C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Benzel
authors.forename: R Douglas
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Orr
mesh_terms: D017586:Diskectomy / Q000379:methods*; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000601:surgery; D059032:Learning Curve; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery