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Surgical experience levels defined by count of performed procedures differentiated by surgical method
| Surgical approach | Experience level | Performed procedures (n) | Experience score count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | High | > 300 | 3 |
| Moderate | 101–300 | 2 | |
| Low | 20–100 | 1 | |
| Minimal/none | < 20 | 0 | |
| Laparoscopic | High | > 100 | 3 |
| Moderate | 51–100 | 2 | |
| Low | 20–50 | 1 | |
| Minimal/none | < 20 | 0 | |
| Robotic | High | > 50 | 3 |
| Moderate | 31–50 | 2 | |
| Low | 15–30 | 1 | |
| Minimal/none | < 15 | 0 |
