title: Quality training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: does it improve clinical outcome?
abstract: Laparoscopic colorectal surgery (LCRS) is a safe, effective and cost-efficient option for the treatment of various benign and malignant conditions. However, its implementation to surgical practice is still limited. That is mainly due to its association with a steep learning curve. We performed a review of the literature to determine whether quality training in LCRS can reduce that learning curve and lead to better clinical outcomes. We concluded that a structured training program with pre-clinical phase focused on basic skill acquisition and a clinical phase focused on mentoring from experts can shorten the learning curve and improve clinical outcomes.
authors: Second Department of Surgery, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital, 68100 Dragana, Alexandroupolis, Greece. mpitiak@med.duth.gr
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Pitiakoudis
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Michailidis
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Zezos
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Kouklakis
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Simopoulos
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003107:Colorectal Surgery / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000193:education*; D059032:Learning Curve; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome