Learning curve of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia.
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 22584690.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00268-012-1651-8 and PMC identifier 3414695.
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Abstract
Thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia is considered to be one of the more advanced pediatric surgical procedures, and it undoubtedly has a learning curve. This is a single-center study that was designed to determine the learning curve of thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. The study involved comparison of the first and second five-year outcomes of thoracoscopic esophageal atresia repair. The demographics of the two groups were comparable. There was a remarkable reduction of postoperative leakage or stenosis, and recurrence of fistulae, in spite of the fact that nowadays the procedure is mainly performed by young staff members and fellows. There is a considerable learning curve for thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia. Centers with the ambition to start up a program for thoracoscopic repair of esophageal atresia should do so with the guidance of experienced centers.
Medical subject headings
- Esophageal Atresia
- Esophagoplasty
- Learning Curve
- Thoracoscopy
- Tracheoesophageal Fistula