Results of consecutive training procedures in pediatric cardiac surgery.
This report from a single institution describes the results of consecutive pediatric heart operations done by trainees under the supervision of a senior surgeon. The 3.1% mortality seen in 1067 index operations is comparable across procedures and risk bands to risk-stratified results reported by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. With appropriate mentorship, surgeons-in-training are able to achieve good results as first operators.
Dept. of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Bristol Heart Institute and Children's Hospital, Bristol, UK.
Serban C
SC
Stoica
David N
DN
Campbell
D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007396:Internship and Residency