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Background: Endosurgery is difficult for the senior pediatric surgeon to master because the technique has a steep learning curve, lacks tactile sense, uses elongated instruments, and is ergonomically tiring. Methods: The senior author, starting at age 53, has performed more than 300 endoscopic procedures at both children and community hospitals. A full year was required to master laparoscopic Nissen...