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Table 6 Definition of the Surgeon’s Training Status

From: The impact of surgical experience and frequency of practice on perioperative outcomes in pancreatic surgery

Training Status

Level of Experience

(Total No. of Pancreatic Resections and Supervision)

Frequency of Practice

(Last 3 Pancreatic Resections)

Beginner - Sporadic

<  20

Intensive

> 6 Weeks

Beginner - Frequent

<  20

Intensive

≤ 6 Weeks

Intermediate - Sporadic

21–90

Decreasing

> 6 Weeks

Intermediate - Frequent

21–90

Decreasing

≤ 6 Weeks

Experienced - Sporadic

≥ 90

None

>6 Weeks

Experienced - Frequent

≥ 90

None

≤ 6 Weeks