Self-reported open cholecystectomy training, practice, and confidence in the laparoscopic era: An international convenience-sample survey

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2026; 18(11): 126888
Published online Nov 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.126888

Table 1 Self-reported cumulative cholecystectomy volume by approach and role (n = 391)

Cholecystectomies performed	0-10	11-30	31-50	51-100	> 100
Laparoscopic (primary surgeon)	36 (9.2)	34 (8.7)	25 (6.4)	29 (7.4)	267 (68.3)
Robotic (primary surgeon)	369 (94.4)	10 (2.6)	4 (1.0)	4 (1.0)	4 (1.0)
Open (primary surgeon)	116 (29.7)	51 (13.0)	36 (9.2)	41 (10.5)	147 (37.6)
Open (as assistant)	97 (24.8)	64 (16.4)	47 (12.0)	39 (10.0)	144 (36.8)

Values are n (%). All rows sum to 391 respondents; there were no missing responses for these items.

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Citation: Ribeiro MAF Jr, Dib Possiedi R, Smith M, Wang YH, Liao CH, Holsten SB. Self-reported open cholecystectomy training, practice, and confidence in the laparoscopic era: An international convenience-sample survey. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(11): 126888
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Ribeiro MAF Jr, Dib Possiedi R, Smith M, Wang YH, Liao CH, Holsten SB. Self-reported open cholecystectomy training, practice, and confidence in the laparoscopic era: An international convenience-sample survey. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(11): 126888 [DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.126888]

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