Impact of Individual Surgeon Volume on Outcomes Following LVAD Implantation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.healun.2021.01.1192
Abstract: Purpose Surgeon volume affects outcomes of complex operations. However, it is not clear if individual surgeon volume in a large volume program affects left ventricular assist device (LVAD) outcomes. Methods We reviewed primary LVAD implants… read more here.
Keywords: volume group; surgeon volume; volume; individual surgeon ... See more keywords
Do Individual Surgeon Preferences Affect Procedural Outcomes?
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000005595
Abstract: Objectives: Surgeon preferences such as instrument and suture selection and idiosyncratic approaches to individual procedure steps have been largely viewed as minor differences in the surgical workflow. We hypothesized that idiosyncratic approaches could be quantified… read more here.
Keywords: procedural outcomes; individual surgeon; technical decisions; preferences affect ... See more keywords
Release of individual surgeon data to the public: patients' and surgeons' views.
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DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2021.1150
Abstract: BACKGROUND Limited surgeon-specific outcomes data are currently released to the public. Existing schemes generally result from the recommendations of public enquiries, addressing breaches to patient safety and malpractice. We found limited evidence in the literature… read more here.
Keywords: public patients; surgeon; data public; individual surgeon ... See more keywords