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Mental preparation: Tools for optimizing surgical performance and managing perioperative stress
Charles Honoré1, Chris R2, Maxime Collard1
1Visceral Oncology Surgery Unit, Department of Anaesthesia, Surgery and Interventional Medicine (DACI), Gustave-Roussy, 114, rue Edouard-Vaillant, 94805 Villejuif, France.
Journal of Visceral Surgery
|September 16, 2025
Summary
Surgeons can enhance performance and patient safety by using mental preparation techniques to manage stress. This involves recognizing stress triggers and employing practical strategies before, during, and after surgery.
Area of Science:
- Medical Psychology
- Surgical Education
Background:
- Hospitals present high-stress environments requiring professionals to maintain composure.
- Mental preparation techniques optimize performance but are underutilized in surgery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe practical mental preparation tools for surgeons.
- To enable rational management of intense stress during surgical procedures.
Main Methods:
- Recognition and identification of stress causes (individual and team).
- Proposal of simple, pragmatic techniques inspired by other high-stakes disciplines.
- Organization of methods by peri-operative phases (before, during, after).
Main Results:
- Provides surgeons with tools to regain lucidity and analytical skills in high-risk situations.
- Offers a structured approach to mental preparation in surgical practice.
Conclusions:
- Mental preparation is crucial for surgeons to manage stress effectively.
- These techniques can improve patient safety and surgeon well-being.
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