SILC for SILC: Single Institution Learning Curve for Single-Incision Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Objectives. We report the single-incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) learning experience of 2 hepatobiliary surgeons and the factors that could influence the learning curve of SILC. Methods. Patients who underwent SILC by Surgeons A and B were studied retrospectively. Operating time, conver...

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Main Authors: Chee Wei Tay, Liang Shen, Mikael Hartman, Shridhar Ganpathi Iyer, Krishnakumar Madhavan, Stephen Kin Yong Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Minimally Invasive Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/381628