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Canadian laparoscopic surgery survey

M J Wexler1, E J Hinchey, J Sampalis

  • 1Division of General Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Que.

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Canadian surgeons rapidly adopted laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), with most receiving formal training. Complication rates increased with experience, challenging the traditional learning curve concept.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Innovation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Laparoscopic general surgery, particularly laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), has seen rapid adoption.
  • Understanding the training and practice patterns of Canadian surgeons is crucial for assessing its integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the current status of laparoscopic general surgery in Canada.
  • To assess the training experiences and educational needs of Canadian surgeons regarding LC.

Main Methods:

  • A nationwide mail survey was conducted among practicing general surgeons in Canada.
  • 736 completed questionnaires were analyzed, providing a representative sample across various practice settings.

Main Results:

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  • 84% of surgeons learned LC, with 51% performing over 25 cases; volume correlated with prior cholecystectomy rates.
  • Formal training was common (91%), with complications reported by 44%, increasing with case volume.
  • Bile leak, hemorrhage, and bile-duct injury were most frequent complications; age, sex, and location were not significant factors.

Conclusions:

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has been integrated rapidly and broadly across Canada.
  • Surgeons of all ages and practice types have adopted LC effectively.
  • Complication rates increase with experience, suggesting ongoing vigilance is necessary rather than a strict learning curve.