2018
Defining the learning curve in robot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy
Arnold BN, Thomas DC, Bhatnagar V, Blasberg JD, Wang Z, Boffa DJ, Detterbeck FC, Kim AW. Defining the learning curve in robot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. Surgery 2018, 165: 450-454. PMID: 30061043, DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.06.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLength of stayRobot-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomyChest tube durationThoracoscopic lobectomyPostoperative complicationsTube durationBlood lossLearning curveSignificant differencesCumulative sum analysisPhase 1Complication ratePatient demographicsPulmonary lobectomySingle institutionLobectomyRATS lobectomySafe approachStayCase 1Cases 23Operating timeComorbiditiesComplicationsFurther studies
2014
Learning Curve to Lymph Node Resection in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Cancer
Dhamija A, Rosen JE, Dhamija A, Rothberg BE, Kim AW, Detterbeck FC, Boffa DJ. Learning Curve to Lymph Node Resection in Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy for Cancer. Innovations Technology And Techniques In Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery 2014, 9: 286-291. PMID: 25084251, DOI: 10.1097/imi.0000000000000082.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLymph node yieldComplete resectionInvasive esophagectomyNode yieldSurgeon experienceMinimally Invasive EsophagectomyLymph node resectionSingle-surgeon seriesHigh-grade dysplasiaNode resectionComplete lymphadenectomyLymph nodesRetrospective reviewSurgical marginsOncologic efficacyNegative marginsOncologic aspectsInstitutional databaseEsophageal cancerInvasive approachLate subgroupsOpen approachMultivariate analysisResectionSafe alternative