The learning curve of endoscopic total mastectomy in Taiwan: A multi-center study.
Chin-Sheng HungSheng-Wei ChangLi-Min LiaoCheng-Chiao HuangShih-Hsin TuShou-Tung ChenDar-Ren ChenShou-Jen KuoHung-Wen LaiTing-Mao ChouYao-Lung KuoPublished in: PloS one (2017)
Our study is the first to discuss the learning curve of endoscopic total mastectomy. The operation time decreased significantly after 15 cases at each hospital. Although the operation is still more time-consuming than traditional methods, it has the benefit of smaller wounds and improved cosmetic outcomes if combined with immediate reconstruction.