Surgeon Learning Curves for Switching from HoLEP to ThuLEP Laser Prostate Surgery

100 consecutive ThuLEP procedures performed by three surgeons with varying HoLEP experience levels were analyzed prospectively. The dataset, authored by Leo F. Stadelmeier and last updated in April 2026, contains perioperative characteristics, functional results, and safety outcomes to assess learning curves for a new surgical laser system.

Use Cases

• Modeling surgical learning curves based on prior experience levels mentioned in the description
• Comparing enucleation efficiency and time metrics between surgeons with different training backgrounds
• Analyzing the relationship between laser energy usage and surgeon proficiency
• Evaluating the safety and feasibility of structured training programs for new surgical technologies

Strengths

• Prospective analysis of 100 consecutive procedures provides a controlled study cohort.
• Directly compares three distinct surgeon experience levels: highly experienced (>1000 prior surgeries), moderately experienced (>200), and novice.
• Focuses on concrete perioperative and safety outcomes relevant to clinical practice.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small at 18.6 KB, indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Leo F. Stadelmeier.

Collection Method

Prospective analysis of the first 100 consecutive ThuLEP procedures by three surgeons.

Time Range

Temporal coverage is not specified in the provided metadata.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-13 05:44:50; freshness should be verified.

Geography

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