1. Learning curve analysis of mitral valve repair using telemanipulative technology 
Patrick J. Charland, MD, MBA, Tom Robbins, PhD, Evilio Rodriguez, MD, FACS, Wiley L. Nifong, MD, FACS, Randolph W. Chitwood, MD, FACS 
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
Volume 142, Issue 2, Pages (August 2011)
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2. Figure 1 Learning curve example.
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3. Figure 2 Learning curve example log/log scale.
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4. Figure 3 Procedure complexity versus case number.
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5. Figure 4 Total robot time versus case number.
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6. Figure 5
Predicted total robot time versus actual total robot time. TRT, Total robot time.
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