Robotic lobectomy can be taught while maintaining quality patient outcomes [1]
The success of training techniques including dividing robotic lobectomy into graduated steps, reviewing video peformances of trainees, and coaching through challenging technical maneuvers were tracked during a 5-year experience. Performance of individual steps among general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery trainees increased over time, while metrics of outcomes remained the same or improved.
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http://www.jtcvsonline.org/article/S0022-5223 [3](16)30833-9/pdf