Cusum analysis for learning curve of video-thoracoscopic lobectomy

GEZER S., AVCI A., TÜRKTAN M.

OPEN MEDICINE, vol.11, no.1, pp.574-577, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/med-2016-0093
  • Journal Name: OPEN MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.574-577
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Video assisted thoracoscopic (VATS) lobectomy has a demanding learning curve due to its technical complexity and risk of uncontrollable bleeding. We investigated the case number required for gaining technical proficiency by applying cumulative sum analysis on initial VATS lobectomy operations of a single surgeon.