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A surgeon's framework for the unplanned intraoperative consultation.
Sunjay Kumar1, Talar Tatarian1, Francesco Palazzo2
1Department of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Langenbeck'S Archives of Surgery
|January 19, 2023
Summary
Surgeons need a practical framework for managing unexpected intraoperative consultations. This review offers guidance on ethical principles and actionable steps for unplanned surgical events.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Practice
- Medical Ethics
Background:
- Unanticipated intraoperative events require surgeon consultation.
- Lack of formal training and practical frameworks for these consults.
- Existing literature addresses ethics but not practical aspects.
Approach:
- Comprehensive review of surgical literature on intraoperative consultation.
- Interpretation of findings based on expert senior surgical opinions and practical experience.
Key Points:
- Presents a framework for minimum professional expectations during intraoperative consultations.
- Highlights ethical considerations for consulting surgeons.
- Offers practical guidance for responding to unplanned intraoperative events.
Conclusions:
- Provides an actionable framework to support surgeons in stressful, unplanned intraoperative consultation scenarios.
- Combines literature review, ethical principles, and practical advice.
- Aims to improve management of common intraoperative challenges.
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