Table 4 Intraoperative difficulties requiring conversion of an operator
From: Laparoscopic adrenalectomy - is it safe in hands of residents in training?
Parameter | Group 1(residents) | Group 2 (specialists) | p –value |
|---|---|---|---|
Total | 7 (12.96%) | 18 (7.32%) | 0.1741 |
Difficulty to achieve good and sufficient working space | 2 (3.70%) | 3 (1.22%) | |
Intra-abdominal adhesions obstructing performance of the surgery | 0 (0.00%) | 3 (1.22%) | |
Difficulty in preparation | 2 (3.70%) | 7 (2.85%) | |
Difficulty in recognizing the anatomy, the layers | 2 (3.70%) | 2 (0.81%) | |
Difficulty to achieve sufficient hemostasis | 1 (1.85%) | 3 (1.22%) |