The learning curve of laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for inguinal hernia: protocoled training in a single center for six pediatric surgical trainees

The learning curve of laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) for inguinal hernia: protocoled training in a single center for six pediatric surgical trainees

Abstract Background Laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure (LPEC) has become a common procedure for repairing inguinal hernia. As a laparoscopic approach, pediatric surgical trainees require more training to learn LPEC than a traditional open approach. This study aimed to clarify the expe...

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Main Authors: Soichi Shibuya, Naho Fujiwara, Takanori Ochi, Momoko Wada, Toshiaki Takahashi, Kyeong Deok Lee, Eiji Miyazaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Pediatric surgery
Inguinal hernia
Learning curve
Laparoscopic surgery
Operative time
Surgical training
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-019-0470-3

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