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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Surgical Education

Background:

  • Robotic totally endoscopic coronary bypass (TECAB) surgery is a developing technique requiring specialized training for new surgeons.
  • Assessing the learning curve and independent proficiency of junior surgeons in TECAB is crucial for program development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the learning curves of two junior surgeons in robotic totally endoscopic coronary bypass (TECAB) procedures.
  • To assess the independent performance capabilities of these surgeons after completing their training.

Main Methods:

  • Two junior surgeons performed segments of 44 robotic TECAB operations, including vessel harvesting and anastomosis.
  • Data on procedure times were collected and compared between trainees and a senior surgeon.
  • Trained surgeons subsequently performed 14 TECAB procedures independently.

Main Results:

  • Trainees showed longer procedure times for specific tasks compared to the senior surgeon (e.g., RIMA takedown, LIMA to LAD anastomosis).
  • After training, the junior surgeons completed independent TECAB procedures within acceptable timeframes.
  • No hospital mortality was observed in the independently performed TECAB surgeries.

Conclusions:

  • A stepwise training program focusing on procedural segments effectively teaches robotic totally endoscopic coronary bypass (TECAB).
  • Junior surgeons can attain independent TECAB performance within adequate time limits and achieve satisfactory results following this training model.