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  • 1Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. drjiferguson@aol.com

European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery : Official Journal of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
|April 4, 2006
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Training thoracic surgeons in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is safe and effective. National coordination of VATS lobectomy training can improve uptake of this minimally invasive technique.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Education

Background:

  • Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) lobectomy is a safe and effective procedure.
  • Widespread adoption of VATS lobectomy is limited, potentially due to challenges in skill acquisition.
  • This study evaluates the impact of experience and training on surgical outcomes during the establishment of a VATS lobectomy program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effect of surgeon experience and structured training on outcomes of VATS lobectomy.
  • To analyze the learning curve associated with VATS lobectomy.
  • To determine the safety and efficacy of teaching VATS lobectomy to trainees.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective data collection of 276 consecutive VATS lobectomies.

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  • Analysis of cases under a single consultant, including trainee and sequential consultant cohorts (n=46 per cohort).
  • Statistical analysis using standard significance tests.

    • Main Results:

    • Increasing consultant experience correlated with reduced operative times.
    • Operative time increased by 22 minutes for trainees but without affecting blood loss, morbidity, or mortality.
    • Trainee operative times were comparable to early-stage consultant cases.

    Conclusions:

    • VATS lobectomy can be safely and effectively taught to trainee thoracic surgeons.
    • Training in VATS lobectomy is associated with a manageable increase in operative time.
    • National-level coordination of VATS lobectomy training is recommended to enhance program establishment and technique adoption.