Journal of Surgery

Hans-Georg Liesaus

Publications

• Research Article
  The Influence of Training Levels and Surgical Experience on Outcomes after Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy
  Author(s): Jonas Raakow, Hans-Georg Liesaus and Roland RaakowJonas Raakow, Hans-Georg Liesaus and Roland Raakow
  
  Background: Single-incision laparoscopic appendectomy (SILA) has become an accepted alternative to conventional multiport laparoscopic appendectomy. Yet, little is known about the impact of operations performed by residents on the outcome of SILA. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of SILA performed by younger surgeons. Methods: All SILA's at a single institution were reviewed and grouped according to the educational level of the operating surgeon: group 1 included residents with no experience in single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) and little experience in multiport laparoscopy, group 2 comprised fellows with experience in multiport laparoscopy but with no experience in SILS, and group 3 consisted of senior surgeons, all of whom were experienced.. Read More»
  

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