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(Slides)

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This study aimed to assess the effects of having trainees involved in robotic-assisted pulmonary lobectomy (RAPL) cases. The researchers analyzed data from 722 consecutive patients who underwent RAPL over a 12-year period. The patients were grouped based on whether 0, 1, or 2 or more trainees were present during the procedure.<br /><br />The results showed that out of the 722 patients, 45.4% had no trainees involved, 43.6% had 1 trainee, and 10.7% had 2 or more trainees present. It was found that when 1 or more trainees were involved, the skin-to-skin operative times were significantly longer. However, there were no significant differences in estimated blood loss, chest tube duration, or hospital length of stay between the groups.<br /><br />In conclusion, the inclusion of at least 1 trainee in RAPL cases increased operative times due to the additional time needed to instruct trainees on the basic steps of the procedure. However, the presence of trainees did not lead to an increase in intraoperative or postoperative complications, estimated blood loss, chest tube duration, or hospital length of stay. Therefore, the study suggests that RAPL can be safely performed with trainees involved.

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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

RAPL

consecutive patients

operative times

skin-to-skin

estimated blood loss

chest tube duration

hospital length of stay