Learning curve of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy in a low-volume hospital
The learning curve for the SPLA in a low-volume hospital consisted of three phases. The competent phase was achieved after the 13th case, and the mastery after the 36th. With sufficient prior laparoscopic experience, surgeons may safely adopt SPLA in low-volume settings, particularly when initiated in young, healthy, and non-obese patients.
Authors
- Ji Yoon Jeong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7534-9421)
- Hyoung‐Il Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6134-4523)
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Armed Forces Capital Hospital (KR)
- Yonsei University Health System (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1630851
- Primary Topic
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00