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Left-handed cardiac surgery and training: a survey-based assessment
Eric E Vinck1,2, Peyman Sardari Nia1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht University, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Left-handed cardiac surgeons face training challenges due to limited resources and faculty support. Developing tailored training programs and resources is crucial for improving their surgical education and experience.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Surgical Education
- Hand Dominance in Medicine
Background:
- Limited guidance and learning resources exist for left-handed (LH) cardiac surgery professionals.
- Objective data on the training experiences of LH cardiac surgeons and residents is lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the challenges and experiences of left-handed cardiac surgeons and residents.
- To identify specific difficulties encountered by LH individuals in cardiac surgery training.
Main Methods:
- A 32-question survey was developed for LH cardiac surgeons and residents.
- The survey was distributed via the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EACTS) online platforms and social media.
Main Results:
- 74 responses were collected, with 73% from true LH operators.
- 78.1% of LH residents lacked access to LH faculty during training.
- 49.3% identified coronary artery bypass grafting anastomosis as the most challenging aspect of LH technique.
Conclusions:
- A significant deficit exists in tailored surgical exposure, training guidance, and resources for LH cardiac surgeons.
- Development of specific training resources for LH cardiac surgeons and residents is recommended.
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