Table 3.
Association of factors during training with esophagectomy practice pattern as attending. p-values are shown.
| Years post-training | Number of MIEs as trainee | Number of total esophagectomies as trainee | Percentage of MIEs as trainee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of esophagectomies performed minimally invasively as an attending | 0.69 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 |
| MIE comfort level | 0.31 | <0.01 | <0.01 | <0.01 |