#6 Learning curve bias can significantly influence results of high quality surgical RCTs: the case of the Dutch D1-D2 trial (oral presentation)

Background: Learning curves are often observed after introduction of innovative surgical techniques, but it is currently unknown whether learning curves can influence the outcome of high quality surgical randomised controlled trials (RCTs).

Source: International Journal of Surgery - November 1, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: F. Van Workum, G. Hannink, J.J. Bonenkamp, C. Van de Velde, I. Nagtegaal, M. Rovers, C. Rosman Source Type: research