Table 1 Surgical training statements according to their grade of recommendation
From: What is the impact of surgical expertise and how to get it?
| Surgical statements | Grades of recommendation |
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|---|---|---|---|
1 | The learning curve of the laparoscopic hysterectomy is measurable | B | [8] |
2 | Virtual Reality (VR) training can improve the learning curve of the trainee in mastering a new laparoscopic procedure compared to conventional training | B | [11] |
3 | Box training can improve the learning curve of the trainee in mastering a new laparoscopic procedure compared to conventional training | C | |
4 | Frequent but time limited training sessions were more effective than occasional training of longer duration in acquiring laparoscopic skills | D |
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5 | Case load affects surgical expertise in complex surgery | B | |
6 | Case load affects surgical expertise in complex gynecologic- and colorectal laparoscopic surgery | D | [10] |
| A |
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