Laparoscopic LLND competence is achieved after 19 cases¶
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q2 i? Laparoscopic LLND requires approximately 19 cases to achieve competence, based on lymph node yield as the learning outcome. → Kehagias D. 2025
Evidence¶
Kehagias D. 2025¶
Kehagias D., Baldari L., Cassinotti E., Boni L., Lampropoulos C., Kehagias I. (2025). Learning curve for lateral lymph node dissection in rectal cancer – a systematic review of literature. Techniques in Coloproctology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-025-03214-3
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A single retrospective study of 120 patients (64 laparoscopic, 56 open) using lymph node yield as the learning outcome found that
"Specifically, the authors described two phases and 19 cases were required to reach competence."
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Related Claims¶
- Surgical competence in robotic LLND is achieved after 12–53 cases regardless of learning outcome — related
- Blood loss, urinary complications, and morbidity decreased during the proficiency phase of robotic LLND — related
- No learning curve inflection point was identified for open LLND — related
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