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Hans-Joachim Lutz1, R Michael, B Gahl

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, Städtisches Klinikum, Dessau, Germany. hans-joachim.lutz@marienhospital-hamm.de

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Vascular surgical trainees can safely perform carotid endarterectomy with specialist supervision. Outcomes were comparable to vascular surgeons, with temporary nerve complications being more frequent in trainees.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Surgical Education
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Working-hour regulations impact surgical training and competence.
  • Carotid surgery traditionally requires specialist expertise.
  • This study compares carotid endarterectomy outcomes between trainees and vascular surgeons (VS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of carotid endarterectomy performed by vascular surgical trainees.
  • To compare complication rates and procedural times between trainees and VS.
  • To assess the impact of trainee involvement on patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,379 carotid endarterectomies (1995-2004).
  • Patients underwent the procedure under local or general anesthesia.
  • Operations were performed by trainees (34.5%) or VS (65.5%).

Main Results:

  • Trainee and VS groups had similar preoperative neurological status and symptomatic patient proportions.
  • Operating times were longer for trainees, but shunt use was similar.
  • Postoperative stroke and death rates did not differ; trainees had more transient nerve complications.

Conclusions:

  • Carotid endarterectomy is safe when performed by trainees under specialist supervision.
  • Trainee-performed procedures yield comparable outcomes to VS.
  • Effective supervision ensures patient safety in surgical training.