An operation can be one of the highest risks for serious complications, with potentially profound consequences for patients as well as surgeons. A recent study that evaluated the impact of surgical complications on the personal and professional life of healthcare professionals revealed that majority of surgeons are seriously affected on an emotional level when complications occurred in the operating theatre. Source: Surgical complications and their implications for surgeons’ well-being.” Anna Pinto, Omar Faiz, Colin Bicknell, and Charles Vincent.
British Journal of Surgery. Do complication rates affect surgeon`s competence?
