Competency in laparoscopic colorectal surgery is achievable with appropriate training but takes time: a comparison of 300 elective resections with anastomosis

Abstract

In this retrospective cohort study we have demonstrate that when matched patients are compared, supervised trainee operating time is significantly longer than that of the consultant trainer but without any significant increase in length of stay, complication or readmission rates. Training to a level of competency takes time but not at the expense of patient care.