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1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Instituto Dante Pazzanese de Cardiologia (IDPC), São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
|March 10, 2023
Summary
Training for cardiovascular surgery residents faces challenges with new technologies. A review of Brazilian literature reveals a lack of observational studies on residency programs, highlighting a gap in evaluating current training effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
Background:
- Cardiovascular surgery has evolved with transcatheter, endovascular, hybrid, and minimally invasive techniques.
- The integration of these advancements into resident training presents significant challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the challenges in cardiovascular surgery resident training.
- To assess the current state of cardiovascular surgery training in Brazil.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Articles from the Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery (1986-2022) were analyzed.
- Search was performed via the journal's website, with title and abstract review.
Main Results:
- The review identified a predominance of editorials and expert opinions on surgical training.
- There is a notable absence of observational studies evaluating national residency programs.
Conclusions:
- Current discussions on cardiovascular surgery training in Brazil are largely based on subjective viewpoints.
- Further research, particularly observational studies, is needed to evaluate and improve residency programs in light of technological advancements.
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