Influence of mentorship on the duration and safety of robotic learning curve for anatomical lung resections

Abstract

The introduction of the surgical robotic system in 2000 supposed a major advancement in minimally invasive surgery and has become a disruptive technology in surgical practice (1,2). However, the adoption of new technologies such as robotics by practicing surgeons involves an unavoidable learning curve (3). Moreover, there is a belief that learning curves may have a negative impact on patient Original Article