Usefulness of the endoscopic surgical skill qualification system in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: short-term outcomes: a single-center and retrospective analysis

Abstract Background The use of laparoscopic surgery has become widespread, and many surgeons are striving to acquire the necessary techniques for it. The Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification System (ESSQS), established by the Japan Society for Endoscopic Surgery, serves to maintain and improve th...

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Main Authors: Shota Aoyama, Yuji Inoue, Takeshi Ohki, Michio Itabashi, Masakazu Yamamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0528-2