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  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Education
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Stapes surgery, specifically stapedotomy, is a common procedure for otosclerosis.
  • Understanding the learning curve is crucial for effective surgical training and patient safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the learning curve associated with primary stapedotomy for two United Kingdom-based otolaryngologists.
  • To analyze the relationship between surgical experience and patient outcomes in stapedotomy.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of the first 100 stapedotomy operations for each of two surgeons.
  • Learning curves were plotted using postoperative air-bone gaps, with success defined as a 20 dB or better air-bone gap.
  • A postal survey assessed the incidence of stapes surgery among UK otolaryngologists.

Main Results:

  • No definitive endpoint was observed for the learning curves, but a landmark point appeared between 60 and 80 cases for both surgeons.
  • Both surgeons experienced one 'dead ear' complication within their first 15 cases.
  • A postal survey revealed variability in training practices, with some trainers performing limited stapes surgery and some experienced surgeons not being trainers.

Conclusions:

  • The study supports the existence of a learning curve in stapes surgery.
  • Establishing networked learning centers could optimize training by providing targeted experience for trainees demonstrating aptitude.
  • This approach may enhance the development of otologists with the necessary skills and temperament.