2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer (Posters)-EP07.03. Effects of Intraoperative Trainees on Outcomes after Robotic-Assisted Pulmonary Lobectomy

EP07.03. Effects of Intraoperative Trainees on Outcomes after Robotic-Assisted Pulmonary Lobectomy - PDF(Abstract)

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This study aimed to determine the effects of having trainees involved in robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy cases. The researchers retrospectively analyzed data from 722 patients who underwent the procedure over a 12-year period. The patients were grouped based on whether 0, 1, or 2 or more trainees were involved. <br /><br />The results showed that skin-to-skin operative times were significantly longer when 1 or more trainees were involved in the case. However, there were no significant differences in intraoperative complication rates, estimated blood loss, postoperative complication rates, chest tube duration, or hospital length of stay between the groups. <br /><br />The inclusion of at least 1 trainee in robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy cases increased operative times, presumably due to the time it takes to instruct trainees on the basic steps of the procedure. However, the trainees did not have a negative impact on outcomes such as complication rates or length of hospital stay. <br /><br />In conclusion, the study suggests that it is feasible and safe to have trainees involved in robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy cases. While their involvement may increase operative times, it does not have a significant impact on patient outcomes.

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Eric Toloza

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Speaker Eric Toloza

Topic Early-Stage NSCLC: Limited Resections & Minimally Invasive Approaches

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effects

trainees

robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy

data analysis

patients

operative times

complication rates

blood loss

chest tube duration

hospital length of stay