showed a trendP = 0.059
The learning curve for the 11 patients undergoing esophagectomy showed a trend towards a decrease in number of attempts necessary before successful application over time ( P = 0.059).
The learning curve for the 11 patients undergoing esophagectomy showed a trend towards a decrease in number of attempts necessary before successful application over time ( P = 0.059).
Although not significant, the number of attempts and time to success showed a decreasing trend along with the increased experience.