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¹Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA.

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Area of Science:

Bariatric Surgery
Surgical Education
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

The learning curve for laparoscopic bariatric surgery presents challenges, potentially increasing patient morbidity and mortality.
Establishing a safe and effective laparoscopic bariatric surgery program requires a structured training approach.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a staged skill acquisition method for laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LGB).
To determine if a phased learning approach reduces complications and improves outcomes during the development of a new surgical program.

Main Methods:

The study involved the first 100 patients undergoing LGB by a surgical team, with one surgeon (A) as primary and another (B) progressing through five learning stages.
Surgeon B's training progressed from specific steps (e.g., jejunojejunostomy, gastric pouch) to performing the complete procedure.

Main Results:

Surgeon B demonstrated progressive skill acquisition, reaching proficiency at different stages.
Overall complication rates decreased across the five stages, with significant reductions in operative duration and length of stay (p < 0.05).
The study observed a low overall complication rate of 8%.

Conclusions:

A staged, progressive skill transfer methodology can facilitate the establishment of a laparoscopic bariatric surgery program.
This approach is associated with minimal morbidity and mortality, enhancing patient safety during surgical training.