Trainee surgeons and patient outcomes in carotid endarterectomy: a retrospective cohort study.

Nicholas W Johnson Nicolas Roydon SmollChristianne TanChristopher E Brooks

Published in: ANZ journal of surgery (2020)

Having surgical trainees perform components of carotid endarterectomies under supervision is not associated with an increased rate of post-operative stroke, cranial nerve injury or mortality.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
cardiovascular events
quality improvement
risk factors
general practice
thoracic surgery
peripheral nerve
cerebral ischemia
coronary artery disease
primary care
brain injury