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Left-handedness in cardiac surgery: who's right?

K Cathenis1, J Fleerakkers2, W Willaert3

  • 1Department of Cardiac Surgery, AZ Maria Middelares Hospital, Ghent, Belgium.

Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|July 18, 2019
PubMed
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Left-handedness in cardiac surgery presents unique challenges during surgical training. With practice and ergonomic adjustments, these difficulties can be overcome, improving learning and surgeon satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Training and Education
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Human Factors in Medicine

Background:

  • Limited literature exists on laterality issues, particularly left-handedness, in general and cardiac surgery.
  • Left-handed surgical trainees often face misunderstandings and lack of acceptance from right-handed supervisors in the operating room.
  • These challenges can impede the learning process and confidence of left-handed surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address laterality-related challenges faced by left-handed surgeons in cardiac surgery.
  • To provide insights into techniques and strategies to aid left-handed surgeons in a predominantly right-handed surgical environment.
  • To explore how ergonomic modifications can enhance the training and experience of left-handed surgical trainees.

Main Methods:

Keywords:
CABGCardiac surgeryleft-handed surgery

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  • Literature review on laterality in surgical training.
  • Analysis of common difficulties encountered by left-handed surgeons in operating rooms.
  • Discussion of potential ergonomic adaptations and training strategies.

Main Results:

  • Challenges for left-handed surgeons in cardiac surgery are often due to a lack of understanding and accommodation.
  • Anticipation and dedicated practice can mitigate many of the difficulties.
  • Ergonomic adjustments tailored for left-handed individuals can significantly improve the learning curve and confidence.

Conclusions:

  • Left-handedness in cardiac surgery requires specific attention and adaptive strategies for effective training.
  • Implementing ergonomic solutions and fostering an understanding environment benefits both left-handed trainees and trainers.
  • Enhanced surgeon satisfaction and improved surgical outcomes are potential benefits of addressing laterality issues.