European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · Aug 2019
Meta AnalysisThe Impact of Operating Surgeon Experience, Supervised Trainee vs. Trained Surgeon, in Vascular Surgery Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
The operative caseload of a surgeon has a positive influence on post-operative outcomes. For surgical trainees to progress effectively, maximising operating room exposure is essential, vascular surgery being no exception. Our aim was to ascertain the impact of supervised trainee led vs. expert surgeon led procedures on post-operative outcomes, across three commonly performed vascular operations. ⋯ In select cases, with appropriate training and suitable experience, supervised trainees can perform surgical procedures without any detriment to patient care. To ensure high standards for patients of the future, supported training programmes are essential for today's surgical trainees.