Relationship between surgeon experience and adverse events in thyroid surgery
Tommaso Loderer1, Davide Beretta2, Federico Cozzani3
1Department of Medicine and Surgery, General Surgery Unit, Parma University Hospital. Via Gramsci 14, 43126, Parma, Italy.. tommasoloderer@gmail.com.
Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|November 5, 2021
Summary
Surgeon experience impacts thyroid surgery outcomes, including complications and recovery time. High-volume centers can safely train surgical residents while ensuring patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Surgical Oncology
- Medical Education
Background:
- Surgeon experience is linked to patient outcomes in surgical procedures.
- Variations in outcomes may exist based on surgeon seniority (senior surgeon, young specialist, surgical resident).
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of surgeon experience on postoperative outcomes in thyroidectomies.
- To compare outcomes among procedures performed by senior surgeons, young specialists, and surgical residents.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of thyroidectomy patients from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2019.
- Analysis of intraoperative complications (e.g., bleeding, hypocalcemia, dysphonia), surgical time, hospital stay, and postoperative complications.
Main Results:
- Surgeon experience significantly influences patient outcomes in lobectomy and total thyroidectomy.
- Data indicates a correlation between experience level and surgical results.
Conclusions:
- High-volume centers can effectively train surgical residents.
- Patient safety and resident surgical training can be achieved simultaneously in specialized centers.
