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Graph depicting the total major performers with respect to surgical approach, in-training status and at least 50% or more time spent on robotic-assisted thoracic surgery simulator
| Approach | n | Major performers (>50% surgeries) | In-training | >50% time on RATS simulator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open thoracotomy | 115 | 35 | 6 | 5 |
| VATS | 139 | 106 | 13 | 17 |
| RATS | 62 | 25 | 1 | 12 |
| Mixed (VATS + RATS) | 53 | – | 1 | 1 |
RATS: robotic-assisted thoracic surgery; VATS: video-assisted thoracic surgery.
