Learning curve for radical retropubic prostatectomy

PURPOSE: The learning curve is a period in which the surgical procedure is performed with difficulty and slowness, leading to a higher risk of complications and reduced effectiveness due the surgeon's inexperience. We sought to analyze the residents' learning curve for open radical prostat...

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Main Authors: Fernando J. A. Saito, Marcos F. Dall'Oglio, Gustavo X. Ebaid, Homero Bruschini, Daher C. Chade, Miguel Srougi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2011-02-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382011000100009